Marshall Islands vs Western Africa (African Union): Proportion of population using limited drinking water services
Marshall Islands
11.35
in 2024
Western Africa (African Union)
7.27
in 2024
Marshall Islands rank
24th
Western Africa (African Union) rank
27th
Proportion of population using limited drinking water services over time
- Marshall Islands
- Western Africa (African Union)
How they compare
Marshall Islands currently reports 11.35 against 7.27 in Western Africa (African Union), a difference of 4.08.
That makes Marshall Islands's figure about 1.6 times Western Africa (African Union)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Marshall Islands has been ahead every year.
Marshall Islands ranks 24th and Western Africa (African Union) ranks 27th of 231 countries.
Marshall Islands has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Marshall Islands | Western Africa (African Union) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.78 | 8.52 | 2.26 | Marshall Islands |
| 2010s | 11.1 | 8.22 | 2.88 | Marshall Islands |
| 2020s | 11.3 | 7.42 | 3.88 | Marshall Islands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using limited drinking water services, Marshall Islands or Western Africa (African Union)?
- Marshall Islands, at 11.35 against 7.27 in Western Africa (African Union) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using limited drinking water services between Marshall Islands and Western Africa (African Union)?
- 4.08, with Marshall Islands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Marshall Islands and Western Africa (African Union)?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Marshall Islands and Western Africa (African Union) rank globally for proportion of population using limited drinking water services?
- Marshall Islands ranks 24th and Western Africa (African Union) ranks 27th 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.