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

South Africa
94.49
in 2022
Syria
94.08
in 2022
South Africa rank
121st
Syria rank
124th

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

  • South Africa
  • Syria
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 94.49 against 94.08 in Syria, a difference of 0.41.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Syria ahead.

South Africa ranks 121st and Syria ranks 124th of 200 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Syria in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade South Africa Syria Difference Ahead
2000s 86.9 92.22 5.32 Syria
2010s 91.55 93.33 1.78 Syria
2020s 94.13 94.05 0.0848 South Africa

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, South Africa or Syria?
South Africa, at 94.49 against 94.08 in Syria as of 2022.
What is the difference in 1.4.1.a proportion of the population using basic drinking water between South Africa and Syria?
0.41, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Syria?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do South Africa and Syria rank globally for 1.4.1.a proportion of the population using basic drinking water?
South Africa ranks 121st and Syria ranks 124th 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