Burkina Faso vs Zambia: Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources
Burkina Faso
81.76
in 2024
Zambia
80.46
in 2024
Burkina Faso rank
212th
Zambia rank
214th
Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources over time
- Burkina Faso
- Zambia
How they compare
Burkina Faso currently reports 81.76 against 80.46 in Zambia, a difference of 1.3.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Burkina Faso has been ahead every year.
Burkina Faso ranks 212th and Zambia ranks 214th of 231 countries.
Burkina Faso has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burkina Faso | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 69.65 | 56.03 | 13.62 | Burkina Faso |
| 2010s | 76.05 | 69.04 | 7 | Burkina Faso |
| 2020s | 80.58 | 78.14 | 2.44 | Burkina Faso |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using improved drinking water sources, Burkina Faso or Zambia?
- Burkina Faso, at 81.76 against 80.46 in Zambia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using improved drinking water sources between Burkina Faso and Zambia?
- 1.3, with Burkina Faso ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Zambia?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Burkina Faso and Zambia rank globally for proportion of population using improved drinking water sources?
- Burkina Faso ranks 212th and Zambia ranks 214th of 231 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.