Micronesia (country) vs Sri Lanka: 1.4.1.a Proportion of the population using basic drinking water

Micronesia (country)
90.11
in 2020
Sri Lanka
89.31
in 2022
Micronesia (country) rank
139th
Sri Lanka rank
141st

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

  • Micronesia (country)
  • Sri Lanka
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How they compare

Micronesia (country) currently reports 90.11 against 89.31 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 0.8.

Across all 21 years both countries report, Micronesia (country) has been ahead every year.

Micronesia (country) ranks 139th and Sri Lanka ranks 141st of 200 countries.

Micronesia (country) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Micronesia (country) Sri Lanka Difference Ahead
2000s 90.82 84.14 6.67 Micronesia (country)
2010s 90.24 87.05 3.19 Micronesia (country)
2020s 90.11 88.7 1.42 Micronesia (country)

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, Micronesia (country) or Sri Lanka?
Micronesia (country), at 90.11 against 89.31 in Sri Lanka as of 2020.
What is the difference in 1.4.1.a proportion of the population using basic drinking water between Micronesia (country) and Sri Lanka?
0.8, with Micronesia (country) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Micronesia (country) and Sri Lanka?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Micronesia (country) and Sri Lanka rank globally for 1.4.1.a proportion of the population using basic drinking water?
Micronesia (country) ranks 139th and Sri Lanka ranks 141st 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