Iran vs Saudi Arabia: Proportion of population using at least basic drinking water services
Iran
97.85
in 2024
Saudi Arabia
99.04
in 2024
Iran rank
9th
Saudi Arabia rank
6th
Proportion of population using at least basic drinking water services over time
- Iran
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 99.04 against 97.85 in Iran, a difference of 1.19.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Saudi Arabia has been ahead every year.
Iran ranks 9th and Saudi Arabia ranks 6th of 20 countries.
Saudi Arabia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 95.07 | 99.07 | 4 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 96.67 | 99.06 | 2.39 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 97.63 | 99.04 | 1.42 | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using at least basic drinking water services, Iran or Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia, at 99.04 against 97.85 in Iran as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using at least basic drinking water services between Iran and Saudi Arabia?
- 1.19, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Saudi Arabia?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Iran and Saudi Arabia rank globally for proportion of population using at least basic drinking water services?
- Iran ranks 9th and Saudi Arabia ranks 6th of 20 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Proportion of population using at least basic drinking water services. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.