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

Central African Republic
36.3
in 2022
Niger
48.9
in 2022
Central African Republic rank
199th
Niger rank
197th

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

  • Central African Republic
  • Niger
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How they compare

Niger currently reports 48.9 against 36.3 in Central African Republic, a difference of 12.6.

That makes Niger's figure about 1.3 times Central African Republic's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Central African Republic ahead.

Central African Republic ranks 199th and Niger ranks 197th of 200 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Central African Republic averaged higher in 1 and Niger in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Central African Republic Niger Difference Ahead
2000s 53.79 40.41 13.38 Central African Republic
2010s 42.86 45.55 2.69 Niger
2020s 36.56 48.23 11.66 Niger

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 Niger?
Niger, at 48.9 against 36.3 in Central African Republic 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 Niger?
12.6, with Niger ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Niger?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Central African Republic and Niger rank globally for 1.4.1.a proportion of the population using basic drinking water?
Central African Republic ranks 199th 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