Central Africa (African Union) vs Ethiopia: Proportion of population using limited drinking water services

Central Africa (African Union)
20.79
in 2024
Ethiopia
27.7
in 2024
Central Africa (African Union) rank
2nd
Ethiopia rank
4th

Proportion of population using limited drinking water services over time

  • Central Africa (African Union)
  • Ethiopia
51015202530200020122024

How they compare

Ethiopia currently reports 27.7 against 20.79 in Central Africa (African Union), a difference of 6.91.

That makes Ethiopia's figure about 1.3 times Central Africa (African Union)'s.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Central Africa (African Union) ahead.

Central Africa (African Union) ranks 2nd and Ethiopia ranks 4th of 61 groups.

Ethiopia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Central Africa (African Union) Ethiopia Difference Ahead
2000s 10.64 11.26 0.6229 Ethiopia
2010s 15.85 20.12 4.27 Ethiopia
2020s 20.2 26.19 5.99 Ethiopia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher proportion of population using limited drinking water services, Central Africa (African Union) or Ethiopia?
Ethiopia, at 27.7 against 20.79 in Central Africa (African Union) as of 2024.
What is the difference in proportion of population using limited drinking water services between Central Africa (African Union) and Ethiopia?
6.91, with Ethiopia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central Africa (African Union) and Ethiopia?
25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Central Africa (African Union) and Ethiopia rank globally for proportion of population using limited drinking water services?
Central Africa (African Union) ranks 2nd and Ethiopia ranks 4th 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