Ethiopia vs Rwanda: Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources
Ethiopia
83.3
in 2024
Rwanda
84.18
in 2024
Ethiopia rank
209th
Rwanda rank
206th
Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources over time
- Ethiopia
- Rwanda
How they compare
Rwanda currently reports 84.18 against 83.3 in Ethiopia, a difference of 0.88.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Rwanda has been ahead every year.
Ethiopia ranks 209th and Rwanda ranks 206th of 231 countries.
Rwanda has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ethiopia | Rwanda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 36.88 | 70.14 | 33.26 | Rwanda |
| 2010s | 61.34 | 77.3 | 15.96 | Rwanda |
| 2020s | 78.83 | 82.72 | 3.89 | Rwanda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using improved drinking water sources, Ethiopia or Rwanda?
- Rwanda, at 84.18 against 83.3 in Ethiopia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using improved drinking water sources between Ethiopia and Rwanda?
- 0.88, with Rwanda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and Rwanda?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Ethiopia and Rwanda rank globally for proportion of population using improved drinking water sources?
- Ethiopia ranks 209th and Rwanda ranks 206th 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.