Germany vs South Korea: 1.4.1.a Proportion of the population using basic drinking water

Germany
100
in 2022
South Korea
100
in 2022
Germany rank
1st
South Korea rank
1st

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

  • Germany
  • South Korea
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 100 against 100 in South Korea, a difference of 0.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 21 shared years of data; in 2002 it was Germany ahead.

Germany ranks 1st and South Korea ranks 1st of 200 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany South Korea Difference Ahead
2000s 100 98.76 1.24 Germany
2010s 100 99.4 0.6028 Germany
2020s 100 99.93 0.0742 Germany

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, Germany or South Korea?
Germany, at 100 against 100 in South Korea as of 2022.
What is the difference in 1.4.1.a proportion of the population using basic drinking water between Germany and South Korea?
0, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and South Korea?
21 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2022.
How do Germany and South Korea rank globally for 1.4.1.a proportion of the population using basic drinking water?
Germany ranks 1st and South Korea ranks 1st 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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About this data

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