Zambia vs Zimbabwe: Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources
Zambia
80.46
in 2024
Zimbabwe
81.5
in 2024
Zambia rank
214th
Zimbabwe rank
213th
Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources over time
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
Zimbabwe currently reports 81.5 against 80.46 in Zambia, a difference of 1.04.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Zimbabwe has been ahead every year.
Zambia ranks 214th and Zimbabwe ranks 213th of 231 countries.
Zimbabwe has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Zambia | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 56.03 | 77.11 | 21.08 | Zimbabwe |
| 2010s | 69.04 | 79.12 | 10.08 | Zimbabwe |
| 2020s | 78.14 | 80.95 | 2.8 | Zimbabwe |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using improved drinking water sources, Zambia or Zimbabwe?
- Zimbabwe, at 81.5 against 80.46 in Zambia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using improved drinking water sources between Zambia and Zimbabwe?
- 1.04, with Zimbabwe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Zambia and Zimbabwe?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Zambia and Zimbabwe rank globally for proportion of population using improved drinking water sources?
- Zambia ranks 214th and Zimbabwe ranks 213th 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.