Arab Maghreb Union (AMU) vs South Africa: Proportion of population using limited drinking water services

Arab Maghreb Union (AMU)
4.38
in 2024
South Africa
7.46
in 2024
Arab Maghreb Union (AMU) rank
35th
South Africa rank
37th

Proportion of population using limited drinking water services over time

  • Arab Maghreb Union (AMU)
  • South Africa
2468200020122024

How they compare

South Africa currently reports 7.46 against 4.38 in Arab Maghreb Union (AMU), a difference of 3.08.

That makes South Africa's figure about 1.7 times Arab Maghreb Union (AMU)'s.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Arab Maghreb Union (AMU) ahead.

Arab Maghreb Union (AMU) ranks 35th and South Africa ranks 37th of 61 groups.

Across the 3 decades both report, Arab Maghreb Union (AMU) averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Arab Maghreb Union (AMU) South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 5.12 1.62 3.49 Arab Maghreb Union (AMU)
2010s 4.84 2.5 2.33 Arab Maghreb Union (AMU)
2020s 4.46 6.32 1.86 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher proportion of population using limited drinking water services, Arab Maghreb Union (AMU) or South Africa?
South Africa, at 7.46 against 4.38 in Arab Maghreb Union (AMU) as of 2024.
What is the difference in proportion of population using limited drinking water services between Arab Maghreb Union (AMU) and South Africa?
3.08, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Arab Maghreb Union (AMU) and South Africa?
25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Arab Maghreb Union (AMU) and South Africa rank globally for proportion of population using limited drinking water services?
Arab Maghreb Union (AMU) ranks 35th and South Africa ranks 37th of 61 groups.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Proportion of population using limited drinking water services. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Proportion of population using limited drinking water services
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
292 places, 7,105 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed