Lesotho vs Nigeria: 6.1.1 Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water

Lesotho
28.22
in 2022
Nigeria
28.98
in 2022
Lesotho rank
111th
Nigeria rank
110th

6.1.1 Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water over time

  • Lesotho
  • Nigeria
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How they compare

Nigeria currently reports 28.98 against 28.22 in Lesotho, a difference of 0.76.

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

Lesotho ranks 111th and Nigeria ranks 110th of 128 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Lesotho Nigeria Difference Ahead
2000s 13.01 16.06 3.05 Nigeria
2010s 22.53 24.54 2.01 Nigeria
2020s 27.87 28.42 0.5515 Nigeria

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, Lesotho or Nigeria?
Nigeria, at 28.98 against 28.22 in Lesotho as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.1.1 proportion of population using safely managed drinking water between Lesotho and Nigeria?
0.76, with Nigeria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Lesotho and Nigeria?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Lesotho and Nigeria rank globally for 6.1.1 proportion of population using safely managed drinking water?
Lesotho ranks 111th and Nigeria ranks 110th 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