Burkina Faso vs Ethiopia: Proportion of population using limited drinking water services
Burkina Faso
31.76
in 2024
Ethiopia
27.7
in 2024
Burkina Faso rank
2nd
Ethiopia rank
4th
Proportion of population using limited drinking water services over time
- Burkina Faso
- Ethiopia
How they compare
Burkina Faso currently reports 31.76 against 27.7 in Ethiopia, a difference of 4.06.
That makes Burkina Faso's figure about 1.1 times Ethiopia's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Burkina Faso has been ahead every year.
Burkina Faso ranks 2nd and Ethiopia ranks 4th of 231 countries.
Burkina Faso has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burkina Faso | Ethiopia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.67 | 11.26 | 3.4 | Burkina Faso |
| 2010s | 23.92 | 20.12 | 3.8 | Burkina Faso |
| 2020s | 30.64 | 26.19 | 4.45 | Burkina Faso |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using limited drinking water services, Burkina Faso or Ethiopia?
- Burkina Faso, at 31.76 against 27.7 in Ethiopia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using limited drinking water services between Burkina Faso and Ethiopia?
- 4.06, with Burkina Faso ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Ethiopia?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Burkina Faso and Ethiopia rank globally for proportion of population using limited drinking water services?
- Burkina Faso ranks 2nd and Ethiopia ranks 4th of 231 countries.
- 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.