Democratic Republic of Congo vs Ethiopia: 6.1.1 Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water

Democratic Republic of Congo
11.58
in 2022
Ethiopia
13.24
in 2022
Democratic Republic of Congo rank
123rd
Ethiopia rank
122nd

6.1.1 Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water over time

  • Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Ethiopia
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How they compare

Ethiopia currently reports 13.24 against 11.58 in Democratic Republic of Congo, a difference of 1.66.

That makes Ethiopia's figure about 1.1 times Democratic Republic of Congo's.

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

Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 123rd and Ethiopia ranks 122nd of 128 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Democratic Republic of Congo averaged higher in 2 and Ethiopia in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Democratic Republic of Congo Ethiopia Difference Ahead
2000s 12.15 6.15 6 Democratic Republic of Congo
2010s 11.69 9.68 2.01 Democratic Republic of Congo
2020s 11.38 12.82 1.43 Ethiopia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 6.1.1 proportion of population using safely managed drinking water, Democratic Republic of Congo or Ethiopia?
Ethiopia, at 13.24 against 11.58 in Democratic Republic of Congo as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.1.1 proportion of population using safely managed drinking water between Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia?
1.66, with Ethiopia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia rank globally for 6.1.1 proportion of population using safely managed drinking water?
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 123rd and Ethiopia ranks 122nd of 128 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as 6.1.1 Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
6.1.1 Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services (%)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
128 places, 2,886 data points, 2000–2022
Last refreshed