6.1.1 Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water in Pakistan
Pakistan: 6.1.1 Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water was 50.6 in 2022. ▲ Rising
6.1.1 Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water in Pakistan, 2000–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2022, 6.1.1 proportion of population using safely managed drinking water in Pakistan stood at 50.6. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and up 25.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.1.1 proportion of population using safely managed drinking water in Pakistan peaked at 50.6 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 34.83, in 2000.
That places Pakistan 92nd 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 Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 34.83 | — |
| 2001 | 34.94 | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 35.05 | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 35.16 | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 35.27 | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 35.57 | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 35.87 | +0.8% |
| 2007 | 36.17 | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 36.47 | +0.8% |
| 2009 | 37.47 | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 38.46 | +2.7% |
| 2011 | 39.46 | +2.6% |
| 2012 | 40.46 | +2.5% |
| 2013 | 41.46 | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 42.46 | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 43.47 | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 44.48 | +2.3% |
| 2017 | 45.49 | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 46.5 | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 47.52 | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 48.55 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | 49.57 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | 50.6 | +2.1% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 50.6 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 46.08, 1.1× the median. (27 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 50.6 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 83.02, 61% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 35.68 | 34.83 | 37.47 | 10 |
| 2010s | 42.98 | 38.46 | 47.52 | 10 |
| 2020s | 49.57 | 48.55 | 50.6 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More population data for Pakistan
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.1692 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.7801 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.1692 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1091 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 367,808 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.8 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5037 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.2% (2100)
- Population density 662.88 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 32.24 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.1.1 proportion of population using safely managed drinking water in Pakistan?
- 6.1.1 proportion of population using safely managed drinking water in Pakistan was 50.6 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.1.1 proportion of population using safely managed drinking water recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 50.6 in 2022.
- What is the lowest 6.1.1 proportion of population using safely managed drinking water recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 34.83 in 2000.
- How does Pakistan rank for 6.1.1 proportion of population using safely managed drinking water?
- Pakistan ranks 92nd out of 128 countries with data for 2022.
- Is 6.1.1 proportion of population using safely managed drinking water rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Pakistan 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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