Switzerland vs United States: 6.1.1 Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water

Switzerland
96.7
in 2022
United States
97.47
in 2022
Switzerland rank
36th
United States rank
33rd

6.1.1 Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water over time

  • Switzerland
  • United States
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How they compare

United States currently reports 97.47 against 96.7 in Switzerland, a difference of 0.77.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 18 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Switzerland ahead.

Switzerland ranks 36th and United States ranks 33rd of 128 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Switzerland averaged higher in 2 and United States in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Switzerland United States Difference Ahead
2000s 96.7 95.37 1.33 Switzerland
2010s 96.7 96.29 0.4102 Switzerland
2020s 96.7 97.32 0.6176 United States

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, Switzerland or United States?
United States, at 97.47 against 96.7 in Switzerland as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.1.1 proportion of population using safely managed drinking water between Switzerland and United States?
0.77, with United States ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Switzerland and United States?
18 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2022.
How do Switzerland and United States rank globally for 6.1.1 proportion of population using safely managed drinking water?
Switzerland ranks 36th and United States ranks 33rd 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