El Salvador vs Guatemala: Percentage of population using at least basic drinking water services
El Salvador
91.62
in 2024
Guatemala
93.18
in 2024
El Salvador rank
33rd
Guatemala rank
31st
Percentage of population using at least basic drinking water services over time
- El Salvador
- Guatemala
How they compare
Guatemala currently reports 93.18 against 91.62 in El Salvador, a difference of 1.56.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Guatemala has been ahead every year.
El Salvador ranks 33rd and Guatemala ranks 31st of 35 countries.
Guatemala has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | El Salvador | Guatemala | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 85.8 | 88.66 | 2.86 | Guatemala |
| 2010s | 85.93 | 91.06 | 5.13 | Guatemala |
| 2020s | 90.8 | 92.75 | 1.95 | Guatemala |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher percentage of population using at least basic drinking water services, El Salvador or Guatemala?
- Guatemala, at 93.18 against 91.62 in El Salvador as of 2024.
- What is the difference in percentage of population using at least basic drinking water services between El Salvador and Guatemala?
- 1.56, with Guatemala ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for El Salvador and Guatemala?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do El Salvador and Guatemala rank globally for percentage of population using at least basic drinking water services?
- El Salvador ranks 33rd and Guatemala ranks 31st of 35 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Percentage of population using at least basic drinking water services - SDG 1.4.1. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.