Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources in Central Africa (African Union)

Central Africa (African Union): Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources was 67.36 in 2024. β–² Rising

Latest (2024)
67.36
Change on year
up 0.5%
Rank
61st
of 61 groups
All-time high
67.36
in 2024
All-time low
52.5
in 2000
Years of data
25
2000–2024

Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources in Central Africa (African Union), 2000–2024

02040602000201220242000: 52.52001: 53.12002: 53.82003: 54.42004: 55.12005: 55.82006: 56.52007: 57.22008: 57.92009: 58.62010: 59.32011: 602012: 60.72013: 61.42014: 62.12015: 62.72016: 63.42017: 642018: 64.72019: 65.32020: 662021: 66.72022: 66.72023: 672024: 67.4

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for proportion of population using improved drinking water sources in Central Africa (African Union) is 67.36, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.

The figure is up 0.5% on the previous year and up 8.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of population using improved drinking water sources in Central Africa (African Union) peaked at 67.36 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 52.5, in 2000.

Central Africa (African Union) ranks 61st of 61 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 25 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 55.5 52.5 58.62 10
2010s 62.37 59.32 65.33 10
2020s 66.75 66 67.36 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of population using improved drinking water sources in Central Africa (African Union)?
Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources in Central Africa (African Union) was 67.36 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest proportion of population using improved drinking water sources recorded in Central Africa (African Union)?
The highest recorded value was 67.36 in 2024.
What is the lowest proportion of population using improved drinking water sources recorded in Central Africa (African Union)?
The lowest recorded value was 52.5 in 2000.
How does Central Africa (African Union) rank for proportion of population using improved drinking water sources?
Central Africa (African Union) ranks 61st out of 61 groups with data for 2024.
Is proportion of population using improved drinking water sources rising or falling in Central Africa (African Union)?
Over the last ten years it is up 8.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Central Africa (African Union) data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
292 places, 7,105 data points, 2000–2024
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