Nicaragua vs Nigeria: 1.4.1.a Proportion of the population using basic drinking water

Nicaragua
81.71
in 2020
Nigeria
79.64
in 2022
Nicaragua rank
156th
Nigeria rank
158th

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

  • Nicaragua
  • Nigeria
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How they compare

Nicaragua currently reports 81.71 against 79.64 in Nigeria, a difference of 2.07.

Across all 21 years both countries report, Nicaragua has been ahead every year.

Nicaragua ranks 156th and Nigeria ranks 158th of 200 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Nicaragua Nigeria Difference Ahead
2000s 80.79 51.28 29.51 Nicaragua
2010s 81.32 67.38 13.94 Nicaragua
2020s 81.71 76.36 5.35 Nicaragua

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, Nicaragua or Nigeria?
Nicaragua, at 81.71 against 79.64 in Nigeria as of 2020.
What is the difference in 1.4.1.a proportion of the population using basic drinking water between Nicaragua and Nigeria?
2.07, with Nicaragua ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Nicaragua and Nigeria?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Nicaragua and Nigeria rank globally for 1.4.1.a proportion of the population using basic drinking water?
Nicaragua ranks 156th and Nigeria ranks 158th 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
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