Malawi vs Uganda: 6.1.1 Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water

Malawi
17.76
in 2022
Uganda
18.68
in 2022
Malawi rank
119th
Uganda rank
117th

6.1.1 Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water over time

  • Malawi
  • Uganda
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How they compare

Uganda currently reports 18.68 against 17.76 in Malawi, a difference of 0.92.

That makes Uganda's figure about 1.1 times Malawi's.

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

Malawi ranks 119th and Uganda ranks 117th of 128 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Malawi averaged higher in 2 and Uganda in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Malawi Uganda Difference Ahead
2000s 8.71 4.82 3.89 Malawi
2010s 13.38 11.96 1.42 Malawi
2020s 17.12 17.71 0.5906 Uganda

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, Malawi or Uganda?
Uganda, at 18.68 against 17.76 in Malawi as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.1.1 proportion of population using safely managed drinking water between Malawi and Uganda?
0.92, with Uganda ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malawi and Uganda?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Malawi and Uganda rank globally for 6.1.1 proportion of population using safely managed drinking water?
Malawi ranks 119th and Uganda ranks 117th 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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