Guatemala vs Jamaica: Percentage of population using at least basic drinking water services

Guatemala
93.18
in 2024
Jamaica
87.56
in 2024
Guatemala rank
31st
Jamaica rank
34th

Percentage of population using at least basic drinking water services over time

  • Guatemala
  • Jamaica
020406080100200020122024

How they compare

Guatemala currently reports 93.18 against 87.56 in Jamaica, a difference of 5.62.

That makes Guatemala's figure about 1.1 times Jamaica's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Jamaica ahead.

Guatemala ranks 31st and Jamaica ranks 34th of 35 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Guatemala averaged higher in 2 and Jamaica in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Guatemala Jamaica Difference Ahead
2000s 88.66 93.19 4.53 Jamaica
2010s 91.06 90.68 0.3794 Guatemala
2020s 92.75 88.23 4.52 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, Guatemala or Jamaica?
Guatemala, at 93.18 against 87.56 in Jamaica as of 2024.
What is the difference in percentage of population using at least basic drinking water services between Guatemala and Jamaica?
5.62, with Guatemala ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and Jamaica?
25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Guatemala and Jamaica rank globally for percentage of population using at least basic drinking water services?
Guatemala ranks 31st and Jamaica ranks 34th 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.

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Indicator
Percentage of population using at least basic drinking water services - SDG 1.4.1
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
35 places, 819 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed