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

Nicaragua
55.52
in 2020
Peru
51.99
in 2022
Nicaragua rank
89th
Peru rank
91st

6.1.1 Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water over time

  • Nicaragua
  • Peru
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How they compare

Nicaragua currently reports 55.52 against 51.99 in Peru, a difference of 3.53.

That makes Nicaragua's figure about 1.1 times Peru's.

Across all 21 years both countries report, Nicaragua has been ahead every year.

Nicaragua ranks 89th and Peru ranks 91st of 128 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Nicaragua Peru Difference Ahead
2000s 48.6 46.63 1.97 Nicaragua
2010s 54.42 49.83 4.6 Nicaragua
2020s 55.52 51.41 4.11 Nicaragua

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, Nicaragua or Peru?
Nicaragua, at 55.52 against 51.99 in Peru as of 2020.
What is the difference in 6.1.1 proportion of population using safely managed drinking water between Nicaragua and Peru?
3.53, with Nicaragua ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Nicaragua and Peru?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Nicaragua and Peru rank globally for 6.1.1 proportion of population using safely managed drinking water?
Nicaragua ranks 89th and Peru ranks 91st 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