Cameroon vs Zambia: 1.4.1.a Proportion of the population using basic drinking water

Cameroon
69.59
in 2022
Zambia
68.25
in 2022
Cameroon rank
172nd
Zambia rank
173rd

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

  • Cameroon
  • Zambia
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How they compare

Cameroon currently reports 69.59 against 68.25 in Zambia, a difference of 1.34.

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

Cameroon ranks 172nd and Zambia ranks 173rd of 200 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Cameroon Zambia Difference Ahead
2000s 59.52 51.85 7.67 Cameroon
2010s 65.67 62.35 3.32 Cameroon
2020s 68.98 68.04 0.9441 Cameroon

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, Cameroon or Zambia?
Cameroon, at 69.59 against 68.25 in Zambia as of 2022.
What is the difference in 1.4.1.a proportion of the population using basic drinking water between Cameroon and Zambia?
1.34, with Cameroon ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Cameroon and Zambia?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Cameroon and Zambia rank globally for 1.4.1.a proportion of the population using basic drinking water?
Cameroon ranks 172nd and Zambia ranks 173rd 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