Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources in Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS): Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources was 85.39 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources in Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), 2000–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, proportion of population using improved drinking water sources in Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) stood at 85.39. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 14.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of population using improved drinking water sources in Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) peaked at 85.39 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 58.46, in 2000.
That places Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) 38th out of 61 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 25 years of available data.
Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources in Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 58.46 | — |
| 2001 | 59.65 | +2.0% |
| 2002 | 60.86 | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 62.07 | +2.0% |
| 2004 | 63.28 | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 64.48 | +1.9% |
| 2006 | 65.68 | +1.9% |
| 2007 | 66.86 | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 68.04 | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 69.2 | +1.7% |
| 2010 | 70.35 | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 71.49 | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 72.63 | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 73.75 | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 74.86 | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 75.97 | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 77.06 | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 78.14 | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 79.21 | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 80.27 | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 81.32 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 82.36 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 83.38 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 84.39 | +1.2% |
| 2024 | 85.39 | +1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 63.86 | 58.46 | 69.2 | 10 |
| 2010s | 75.37 | 70.35 | 80.27 | 10 |
| 2020s | 83.37 | 81.32 | 85.39 | 5 |
More population data for Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 764,424 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.35 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 2.35 % change on previous year (2030)
- Total population by age 14,806 (2100)
- Total population by age 902.86 (2023)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 0 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 26.75 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 14.64 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 2.03 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 24.72 (2024)
All data for Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) →
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of population using improved drinking water sources in Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)?
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources in Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was 85.39 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest proportion of population using improved drinking water sources recorded in Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)?
- The highest recorded value was 85.39 in 2024.
- What is the lowest proportion of population using improved drinking water sources recorded in Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)?
- The lowest recorded value was 58.46 in 2000.
- How does Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) rank for proportion of population using improved drinking water sources?
- Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) ranks 38th out of 61 groups with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of population using improved drinking water sources rising or falling in Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) 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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