Central African Republic vs Democratic Republic of the Congo: Proportion of population using limited drinking water services

Central African Republic
26.8
in 2024
Democratic Republic of the Congo
24.12
in 2024
Central African Republic rank
5th
Democratic Republic of the Congo rank
6th

Proportion of population using limited drinking water services over time

  • Central African Republic
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo
510152025200020122024

How they compare

Central African Republic currently reports 26.8 against 24.12 in Democratic Republic of the Congo, a difference of 2.68.

That makes Central African Republic's figure about 1.1 times Democratic Republic of the Congo's.

Across all 25 years both countries report, Central African Republic has been ahead every year.

Central African Republic ranks 5th and Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 6th of 231 countries.

Central African Republic has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Central African Republic Democratic Republic of the Congo Difference Ahead
2000s 12.2 10.35 1.84 Central African Republic
2010s 20.92 17.65 3.26 Central African Republic
2020s 26.48 23.48 2.99 Central African Republic

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher proportion of population using limited drinking water services, Central African Republic or Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Central African Republic, at 26.8 against 24.12 in Democratic Republic of the Congo as of 2024.
What is the difference in proportion of population using limited drinking water services between Central African Republic and Democratic Republic of the Congo?
2.68, with Central African Republic ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Democratic Republic of the Congo?
25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Central African Republic and Democratic Republic of the Congo rank globally for proportion of population using limited drinking water services?
Central African Republic ranks 5th and Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 6th 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.

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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