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

Laos
17.87
in 2022
Nepal
16.12
in 2022
Laos rank
118th
Nepal rank
120th

6.1.1 Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water over time

  • Laos
  • Nepal
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How they compare

Laos currently reports 17.87 against 16.12 in Nepal, a difference of 1.75.

That makes Laos's figure about 1.1 times Nepal's.

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

Laos ranks 118th and Nepal ranks 120th of 128 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Laos averaged higher in 1 and Nepal in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Laos Nepal Difference Ahead
2000s 10.42 27.94 17.52 Nepal
2010s 15.66 25.64 9.98 Nepal
2020s 17.78 16.63 1.14 Laos

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, Laos or Nepal?
Laos, at 17.87 against 16.12 in Nepal as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.1.1 proportion of population using safely managed drinking water between Laos and Nepal?
1.75, with Laos ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Laos and Nepal?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Laos and Nepal rank globally for 6.1.1 proportion of population using safely managed drinking water?
Laos ranks 118th 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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About this data

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