Guatemala vs Nicaragua: 6.1.1 Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water

Guatemala
56.29
in 2022
Nicaragua
55.52
in 2020
Guatemala rank
87th
Nicaragua rank
89th

6.1.1 Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water over time

  • Guatemala
  • Nicaragua
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How they compare

Guatemala currently reports 56.29 against 55.52 in Nicaragua, a difference of 0.77.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 21 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Nicaragua ahead.

Guatemala ranks 87th and Nicaragua ranks 89th of 128 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Guatemala averaged higher in 2 and Nicaragua in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Guatemala Nicaragua Difference Ahead
2000s 48.99 48.6 0.393 Guatemala
2010s 53.81 54.42 0.6176 Nicaragua
2020s 55.77 55.52 0.2523 Guatemala

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, Guatemala or Nicaragua?
Guatemala, at 56.29 against 55.52 in Nicaragua as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.1.1 proportion of population using safely managed drinking water between Guatemala and Nicaragua?
0.77, with Guatemala ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and Nicaragua?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Guatemala and Nicaragua rank globally for 6.1.1 proportion of population using safely managed drinking water?
Guatemala ranks 87th and Nicaragua ranks 89th 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