Republic of Korea vs Puerto Rico: Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources

Republic of Korea
100
in 2024
Puerto Rico
100
in 2024
Republic of Korea rank
1st
Puerto Rico rank
1st

Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources over time

  • Republic of Korea
  • Puerto Rico
020406080100200020122024

How they compare

Republic of Korea currently reports 100 against 100 in Puerto Rico, a difference of 0.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 2002 it was Republic of Korea ahead.

Republic of Korea ranks 1st and Puerto Rico ranks 1st of 231 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Republic of Korea averaged higher in 2 and Puerto Rico in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Republic of Korea Puerto Rico Difference Ahead
2000s 98.82 98.02 0.7948 Republic of Korea
2010s 99.37 99.35 0.0226 Republic of Korea
2020s 99.9 100 0.1017 Puerto Rico

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher proportion of population using improved drinking water sources, Republic of Korea or Puerto Rico?
Republic of Korea, at 100 against 100 in Puerto Rico as of 2024.
What is the difference in proportion of population using improved drinking water sources between Republic of Korea and Puerto Rico?
0, with Republic of Korea ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and Puerto Rico?
23 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2024.
How do Republic of Korea and Puerto Rico rank globally for proportion of population using improved drinking water sources?
Republic of Korea ranks 1st and Puerto Rico ranks 1st 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