Central African Republic vs Democratic Republic of Congo: 1.4.1.a Proportion of the population using basic drinking water

Central African Republic
36.3
in 2022
Democratic Republic of Congo
35.12
in 2022
Central African Republic rank
199th
Democratic Republic of Congo rank
200th

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

  • Central African Republic
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
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How they compare

Central African Republic currently reports 36.3 against 35.12 in Democratic Republic of Congo, a difference of 1.18.

Across all 23 years both countries report, Central African Republic has been ahead every year.

Central African Republic ranks 199th and Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 200th of 200 countries.

Central African Republic has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Central African Republic Democratic Republic of Congo Difference Ahead
2000s 53.79 37.33 16.47 Central African Republic
2010s 42.86 36.34 6.53 Central African Republic
2020s 36.56 35.31 1.25 Central African Republic

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, Central African Republic or Democratic Republic of Congo?
Central African Republic, at 36.3 against 35.12 in Democratic Republic of Congo as of 2022.
What is the difference in 1.4.1.a proportion of the population using basic drinking water between Central African Republic and Democratic Republic of Congo?
1.18, with Central African Republic ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Democratic Republic of Congo?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Central African Republic and Democratic Republic of Congo rank globally for 1.4.1.a proportion of the population using basic drinking water?
Central African Republic ranks 199th and Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 200th 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