Eastern Africa (African Union) vs United States: Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources
Eastern Africa (African Union)
81.03
in 2024
United States
99.98
in 2024
Eastern Africa (African Union) rank
50th
United States rank
53rd
Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources over time
- Eastern Africa (African Union)
- United States
How they compare
United States currently reports 99.98 against 81.03 in Eastern Africa (African Union), a difference of 18.95.
That makes United States's figure about 1.2 times Eastern Africa (African Union)'s.
Across all 20 years both countries report, United States has been ahead every year.
Eastern Africa (African Union) ranks 50th and United States ranks 53rd of 61 groups.
United States has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern Africa (African Union) | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 54.42 | 98.91 | 44.49 | United States |
| 2010s | 66.5 | 99.38 | 32.89 | United States |
| 2020s | 78.1 | 99.93 | 21.83 | United States |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using improved drinking water sources, Eastern Africa (African Union) or United States?
- United States, at 99.98 against 81.03 in Eastern Africa (African Union) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using improved drinking water sources between Eastern Africa (African Union) and United States?
- 18.95, with United States ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Africa (African Union) and United States?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Eastern Africa (African Union) and United States rank globally for proportion of population using improved drinking water sources?
- Eastern Africa (African Union) ranks 50th and United States ranks 53rd of 61 groups.
- 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.