Sri Lanka vs Yemen: Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources
Sri Lanka
91.46
in 2024
Yemen
90.85
in 2024
Sri Lanka rank
186th
Yemen rank
188th
Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources over time
- Sri Lanka
- Yemen
How they compare
Sri Lanka currently reports 91.46 against 90.85 in Yemen, a difference of 0.61.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Sri Lanka has been ahead every year.
Sri Lanka ranks 186th and Yemen ranks 188th of 231 countries.
Sri Lanka has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sri Lanka | Yemen | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 86.68 | 64.98 | 21.7 | Sri Lanka |
| 2010s | 89.21 | 78.79 | 10.42 | Sri Lanka |
| 2020s | 91.13 | 88.44 | 2.68 | Sri Lanka |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using improved drinking water sources, Sri Lanka or Yemen?
- Sri Lanka, at 91.46 against 90.85 in Yemen as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using improved drinking water sources between Sri Lanka and Yemen?
- 0.61, with Sri Lanka ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sri Lanka and Yemen?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Sri Lanka and Yemen rank globally for proportion of population using improved drinking water sources?
- Sri Lanka ranks 186th and Yemen ranks 188th 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.