6.1.1 Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water in Bhutan
Bhutan: 6.1.1 Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water was 73.34 in 2022. ▲ Rising
6.1.1 Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water in Bhutan, 2000–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 6.1.1 proportion of population using safely managed drinking water in Bhutan is 73.34, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
The figure is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 114.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.1.1 proportion of population using safely managed drinking water in Bhutan peaked at 73.34 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 22.29, in 2000.
That places Bhutan 73rd out of 128 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 23 years of available data.
6.1.1 Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 22.29 | — |
| 2001 | 22.75 | +2.0% |
| 2002 | 23.2 | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 23.66 | +2.0% |
| 2004 | 24.12 | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 24.56 | +1.9% |
| 2006 | 24.92 | +1.4% |
| 2007 | 25.27 | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 25.62 | +1.4% |
| 2009 | 25.97 | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 26.32 | +1.3% |
| 2011 | 30.24 | +14.9% |
| 2012 | 34.17 | +13.0% |
| 2013 | 38.09 | +11.5% |
| 2014 | 42.76 | +12.3% |
| 2015 | 47.46 | +11.0% |
| 2016 | 52.09 | +9.8% |
| 2017 | 56.59 | +8.6% |
| 2018 | 60.83 | +7.5% |
| 2019 | 65.01 | +6.9% |
| 2020 | 69.14 | +6.4% |
| 2021 | 72.67 | +5.1% |
| 2022 | 73.34 | +0.9% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 73.34 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 46.08, 1.6× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24.24 | 22.29 | 25.97 | 10 |
| 2010s | 45.36 | 26.32 | 65.01 | 10 |
| 2020s | 71.71 | 69.14 | 73.34 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
More population data for Bhutan
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.716 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.0644 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.716 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.7852 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 874.29 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.5776 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5679 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.7% (2100)
- Population density 18.1 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 27,662 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.1.1 proportion of population using safely managed drinking water in Bhutan?
- 6.1.1 proportion of population using safely managed drinking water in Bhutan was 73.34 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.1.1 proportion of population using safely managed drinking water recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 73.34 in 2022.
- What is the lowest 6.1.1 proportion of population using safely managed drinking water recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 22.29 in 2000.
- How does Bhutan rank for 6.1.1 proportion of population using safely managed drinking water?
- Bhutan ranks 73rd out of 128 countries with data for 2022.
- Is 6.1.1 proportion of population using safely managed drinking water rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 114.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Bhutan data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 6.1.1 Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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