Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources was 99.78 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources in North Macedonia, 2000–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for proportion of population using improved drinking water sources in North Macedonia is 99.78, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 0.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of population using improved drinking water sources in North Macedonia peaked at 99.78 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 99.23, in 2004.
That places North Macedonia 79th out of 231 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 99.24 | — |
| 2001 | 99.24 | -0.0% |
| 2002 | 99.24 | -0.0% |
| 2003 | 99.23 | -0.0% |
| 2004 | 99.23 | -0.0% |
| 2005 | 99.26 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 99.28 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 99.31 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 99.34 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 99.37 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 99.4 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 99.42 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 99.45 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 99.48 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 99.51 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 99.54 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 99.57 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 99.6 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 99.63 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 99.66 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 99.69 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 99.72 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 99.75 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 99.78 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 99.78 | +0.0% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 99.78 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 98.78, 1.0× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 99.78 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 99.92, 100% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 99.27 | 99.23 | 99.37 | 10 |
| 2010s | 99.53 | 99.4 | 99.66 | 10 |
| 2020s | 99.74 | 99.69 | 99.78 | 5 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
More population data for North Macedonia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1,909 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.9708 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.24 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -3.21 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -1.24 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -1.2% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 28,904 people (2100)
- Population density 34.22 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -1.2% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -1.01 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of population using improved drinking water sources in North Macedonia?
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources in North Macedonia was 99.78 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest proportion of population using improved drinking water sources recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 99.78 in 2024.
- What is the lowest proportion of population using improved drinking water sources recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 99.23 in 2004.
- How does North Macedonia rank for proportion of population using improved drinking water sources?
- North Macedonia ranks 79th out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of population using improved drinking water sources rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this North Macedonia 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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