Burkina Faso vs Niger: 1.4.1.a Proportion of the population using basic drinking water

Burkina Faso
49.51
in 2022
Niger
48.9
in 2022
Burkina Faso rank
196th
Niger rank
197th

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

  • Burkina Faso
  • Niger
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How they compare

Burkina Faso currently reports 49.51 against 48.9 in Niger, a difference of 0.61.

Across all 23 years both countries report, Burkina Faso has been ahead every year.

Burkina Faso ranks 196th and Niger ranks 197th of 200 countries.

Burkina Faso has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Burkina Faso Niger Difference Ahead
2000s 56.04 40.41 15.63 Burkina Faso
2010s 51.18 45.55 5.63 Burkina Faso
2020s 49.02 48.23 0.7975 Burkina Faso

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, Burkina Faso or Niger?
Burkina Faso, at 49.51 against 48.9 in Niger as of 2022.
What is the difference in 1.4.1.a proportion of the population using basic drinking water between Burkina Faso and Niger?
0.61, with Burkina Faso ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Niger?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Burkina Faso and Niger rank globally for 1.4.1.a proportion of the population using basic drinking water?
Burkina Faso ranks 196th and Niger ranks 197th 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
Last refreshed