Bolivia vs South Africa: 1.4.1.a Proportion of the population using basic drinking water

Bolivia
94.11
in 2022
South Africa
94.49
in 2022
Bolivia rank
122nd
South Africa rank
121st

1.4.1.a Proportion of the population using basic drinking water over time

  • Bolivia
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 94.49 against 94.11 in Bolivia, a difference of 0.38.

Across all 23 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.

Bolivia ranks 122nd and South Africa ranks 121st of 200 countries.

South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Bolivia South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 83.85 86.9 3.05 South Africa
2010s 90.07 91.55 1.49 South Africa
2020s 93.6 94.13 0.5285 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 1.4.1.a proportion of the population using basic drinking water, Bolivia or South Africa?
South Africa, at 94.49 against 94.11 in Bolivia as of 2022.
What is the difference in 1.4.1.a proportion of the population using basic drinking water between Bolivia and South Africa?
0.38, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Bolivia and South Africa?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Bolivia and South Africa rank globally for 1.4.1.a proportion of the population using basic drinking water?
Bolivia ranks 122nd and South Africa ranks 121st of 200 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as 1.4.1.a Proportion of the population using basic drinking water services (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
1.4.1.a Proportion of the population using basic drinking water services (%)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
200 places, 4,456 data points, 2000–2022
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