Colombia vs Panama: Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources

Colombia
97.28
in 2024
Panama
97.12
in 2024
Colombia rank
144th
Panama rank
147th

Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources over time

  • Colombia
  • Panama
020406080100200020122024

How they compare

Colombia currently reports 97.28 against 97.12 in Panama, a difference of 0.16.

Across all 25 years both countries report, Colombia has been ahead every year.

Colombia ranks 144th and Panama ranks 147th of 231 countries.

Colombia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Colombia Panama Difference Ahead
2000s 92.44 91.19 1.25 Colombia
2010s 95.16 94.53 0.63 Colombia
2020s 96.9 96.7 0.1962 Colombia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher proportion of population using improved drinking water sources, Colombia or Panama?
Colombia, at 97.28 against 97.12 in Panama as of 2024.
What is the difference in proportion of population using improved drinking water sources between Colombia and Panama?
0.16, with Colombia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Panama?
25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Colombia and Panama rank globally for proportion of population using improved drinking water sources?
Colombia ranks 144th and Panama ranks 147th 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.

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About this data

Indicator
Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
292 places, 7,105 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed