India vs North Korea: 1.4.1.a Proportion of the population using basic drinking water
India
93.3
in 2022
North Korea
93.89
in 2022
India rank
128th
North Korea rank
125th
1.4.1.a Proportion of the population using basic drinking water over time
- India
- North Korea
How they compare
North Korea currently reports 93.89 against 93.3 in India, a difference of 0.59.
Across all 23 years both countries report, North Korea has been ahead every year.
India ranks 128th and North Korea ranks 125th of 200 countries.
North Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | India | North Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 82.71 | 98.71 | 15.99 | North Korea |
| 2010s | 88.88 | 95.4 | 6.53 | North Korea |
| 2020s | 92.72 | 93.87 | 1.14 | North Korea |
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, India or North Korea?
- North Korea, at 93.89 against 93.3 in India as of 2022.
- What is the difference in 1.4.1.a proportion of the population using basic drinking water between India and North Korea?
- 0.59, with North Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for India and North Korea?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do India and North Korea rank globally for 1.4.1.a proportion of the population using basic drinking water?
- India ranks 128th and North Korea ranks 125th 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.