Panama vs South Africa: 1.4.1.a Proportion of the population using basic drinking water

Panama
94.65
in 2022
South Africa
94.49
in 2022
Panama rank
119th
South Africa rank
121st

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

  • Panama
  • South Africa
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How they compare

Panama currently reports 94.65 against 94.49 in South Africa, a difference of 0.16.

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

Panama ranks 119th and South Africa ranks 121st of 200 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Panama South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 90.83 86.9 3.93 Panama
2010s 92.97 91.55 1.41 Panama
2020s 94.55 94.13 0.4213 Panama

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, Panama or South Africa?
Panama, at 94.65 against 94.49 in South Africa as of 2022.
What is the difference in 1.4.1.a proportion of the population using basic drinking water between Panama and South Africa?
0.16, with Panama ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Panama and South Africa?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Panama and South Africa rank globally for 1.4.1.a proportion of the population using basic drinking water?
Panama ranks 119th and South Africa ranks 121st 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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