Mauritania vs West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions): Proportion of population using limited drinking water services
Mauritania
12.33
in 2024
West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)
11.07
in 2024
Mauritania rank
22nd
West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) rank
20th
Proportion of population using limited drinking water services over time
- Mauritania
- West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)
How they compare
Mauritania currently reports 12.33 against 11.07 in West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions), a difference of 1.26.
That makes Mauritania's figure about 1.1 times West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Mauritania has been ahead every year.
Mauritania ranks 22nd and West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 20th of 231 countries.
Mauritania has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mauritania | West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18.47 | 8.97 | 9.5 | Mauritania |
| 2010s | 16.19 | 10.21 | 5.98 | Mauritania |
| 2020s | 12.91 | 10.96 | 1.95 | Mauritania |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using limited drinking water services, Mauritania or West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- Mauritania, at 12.33 against 11.07 in West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using limited drinking water services between Mauritania and West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- 1.26, with Mauritania ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mauritania and West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Mauritania and West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) rank globally for proportion of population using limited drinking water services?
- Mauritania ranks 22nd and West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 20th 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.