Iceland vs United Kingdom: 1.4.1.a Proportion of the population using basic drinking water

Iceland
100
in 2022
United Kingdom
100
in 2022
Iceland rank
1st
United Kingdom rank
1st

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

  • Iceland
  • United Kingdom
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How they compare

Iceland currently reports 100 against 100 in United Kingdom, a difference of 0.

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

Iceland ranks 1st and United Kingdom ranks 1st of 200 countries.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iceland United Kingdom Difference Ahead
2000s 100 100 0
2010s 100 100 0
2020s 100 100 0

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, Iceland or United Kingdom?
Iceland, at 100 against 100 in United Kingdom as of 2022.
What is the difference in 1.4.1.a proportion of the population using basic drinking water between Iceland and United Kingdom?
0, with Iceland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and United Kingdom?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Iceland and United Kingdom rank globally for 1.4.1.a proportion of the population using basic drinking water?
Iceland ranks 1st and United Kingdom 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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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