Central African Republic vs Democratic Republic of the Congo: Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources
Central African Republic
63.3
in 2024
Democratic Republic of the Congo
59.8
in 2024
Central African Republic rank
228th
Democratic Republic of the Congo rank
231st
Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources over time
- Central African Republic
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
How they compare
Central African Republic currently reports 63.3 against 59.8 in Democratic Republic of the Congo, a difference of 3.5.
That makes Central African Republic's figure about 1.1 times Democratic Republic of the Congo's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Central African Republic has been ahead every year.
Central African Republic ranks 228th and Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 231st of 231 countries.
Central African Republic has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central African Republic | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 65.99 | 47.68 | 18.31 | Central African Republic |
| 2010s | 63.78 | 54 | 9.78 | Central African Republic |
| 2020s | 63 | 58.89 | 4.1 | Central African Republic |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using improved drinking water sources, Central African Republic or Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- Central African Republic, at 63.3 against 59.8 in Democratic Republic of the Congo as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using improved drinking water sources between Central African Republic and Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- 3.5, with Central African Republic ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Central African Republic and Democratic Republic of the Congo rank globally for proportion of population using improved drinking water sources?
- Central African Republic ranks 228th and Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 231st 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.