Mozambique vs South Africa: Proportion of population using limited drinking water services

Mozambique
8.65
in 2024
South Africa
7.46
in 2024
Mozambique rank
34th
South Africa rank
37th

Proportion of population using limited drinking water services over time

  • Mozambique
  • South Africa
246810200020122024

How they compare

Mozambique currently reports 8.65 against 7.46 in South Africa, a difference of 1.19.

That makes Mozambique's figure about 1.2 times South Africa's.

Across all 25 years both countries report, Mozambique has been ahead every year.

Mozambique ranks 34th and South Africa ranks 37th of 231 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Mozambique South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 7.86 1.62 6.24 Mozambique
2010s 9.71 2.5 7.2 Mozambique
2020s 9.09 6.32 2.77 Mozambique

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher proportion of population using limited drinking water services, Mozambique or South Africa?
Mozambique, at 8.65 against 7.46 in South Africa as of 2024.
What is the difference in proportion of population using limited drinking water services between Mozambique and South Africa?
1.19, with Mozambique ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Mozambique and South Africa?
25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Mozambique and South Africa rank globally for proportion of population using limited drinking water services?
Mozambique ranks 34th and South Africa ranks 37th 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