Population connected to public water supply in Austria

Austria: Population connected to public water supply was 92.0% in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)
92.0%
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
20th
of 36 countries
All-time high
95.1%
in 2008
All-time low
88.9%
in 2000
Years of data
15
2000–2024

Population connected to public water supply in Austria, 2000–2024

0204060801002000201220242000: 88.9 Percentage2001: 89.2 Percentage2002: 89.6 Percentage2008: 95.1 Percentage2010: 95 Percentage2014: 93 Percentage2016: 91.8 Percentage2017: 92.4 Percentage2018: 93 Percentage2019: 92.8 Percentage2020: 92.5 Percentage2021: 92.2 Percentage2022: 92 Percentage2023: 92 Percentage2024: 92 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

In 2024, population connected to public water supply in Austria stood at 92.0%.

That represents a change of down 1.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population connected to public water supply in Austria peaked at 95.1% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 88.9%, in 2000.

That places Austria 20th out of 36 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Population connected to public water supply in Austria, year by year

Annual values for Population connected to public water supply in Austria, 2000 to 2024.
Year Percentage Change
2000 88.9% —
2001 89.2% +0.3%
2002 89.6% +0.4%
2008 95.1% +6.1%
2010 95.0% -0.1%
2014 93.0% -2.1%
2016 91.8% -1.3%
2017 92.4% +0.7%
2018 93.0% +0.6%
2019 92.8% -0.3%
2020 92.5% -0.3%
2021 92.2% -0.3%
2022 92.0% -0.3%
2023 92.0% +0.0%
2024 92.0% +0.0%

Austria compared with similar countries

  • Austria's 92.0% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 92.7%, 99% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
  • Austria's 92.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 95.1%, 97% of the median. (23 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 90.7% 88.9% 95.1% 4
2010s 93.0% 91.8% 95.0% 6
2020s 92.2% 92.0% 92.5% 5

Countries ranked near Austria

  1. 18 Poland 92.7% compare
  2. 18 Poland 92.7% compare
  3. 21 North Macedonia 91.4% compare
  4. 22 Norway 90.7% compare
  5. 23 Slovakia 90.7% compare
  6. 23 Slovakia 90.7% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is population connected to public water supply in Austria?
Population connected to public water supply in Austria was 92.0% in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest population connected to public water supply recorded in Austria?
The highest recorded value was 95.1% in 2008.
What is the lowest population connected to public water supply recorded in Austria?
The lowest recorded value was 88.9% in 2000.
How does Austria rank for population connected to public water supply?
Austria ranks 20th out of 36 countries with data for 2024.
Is population connected to public water supply rising or falling in Austria?
Over the last ten years it is down 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Austria data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Population connected to public water supply. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Population connected to public water supply
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
36 places, 755 data points, 1990–2024
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