Ethiopia vs Nepal: 6.1.1 Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water

Ethiopia
13.24
in 2022
Nepal
16.12
in 2022
Ethiopia rank
122nd
Nepal rank
120th

6.1.1 Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water over time

  • Ethiopia
  • Nepal
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How they compare

Nepal currently reports 16.12 against 13.24 in Ethiopia, a difference of 2.88.

That makes Nepal's figure about 1.2 times Ethiopia's.

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

Ethiopia ranks 122nd and Nepal ranks 120th of 128 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Ethiopia Nepal Difference Ahead
2000s 6.15 27.94 21.79 Nepal
2010s 9.68 25.64 15.96 Nepal
2020s 12.82 16.63 3.81 Nepal

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, Ethiopia or Nepal?
Nepal, at 16.12 against 13.24 in Ethiopia as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.1.1 proportion of population using safely managed drinking water between Ethiopia and Nepal?
2.88, with Nepal ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and Nepal?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Ethiopia and Nepal rank globally for 6.1.1 proportion of population using safely managed drinking water?
Ethiopia ranks 122nd and Nepal ranks 120th 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
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