Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources in United States

United States: Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources was 99.98 in 2024. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2024)
99.98
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
53rd
of 231 countries
All-time high
99.98
in 2023
All-time low
98.9
in 2005
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources in United States, 2005–2024

0204060801002005201420242005: 98.92006: 98.92007: 98.92008: 98.92009: 98.92010: 992011: 99.12012: 99.22013: 99.32014: 99.32015: 99.42016: 99.52017: 99.62018: 99.72019: 99.72020: 99.82021: 99.92022: 1002023: 1002024: 100

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2024, proportion of population using improved drinking water sources in United States stood at 99.98.

That represents a change of up 0.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of population using improved drinking water sources in United States peaked at 99.98 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 98.9, in 2005.

United States ranks 53rd of 231 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 98.91 98.9 98.92 5
2010s 99.38 99.01 99.74 10
2020s 99.93 99.82 99.98 5

Countries ranked near United States

  1. 51 San Marino 100 compare
  2. 52 Qatar 99.99 compare
  3. 54 Australia 99.97 compare
  4. 55 Bosnia and Herzegovina 99.95 compare
  5. 56 Saint Lucia 99.94 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of population using improved drinking water sources in United States?
Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources in United States was 99.98 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest proportion of population using improved drinking water sources recorded in United States?
The highest recorded value was 99.98 in 2023.
What is the lowest proportion of population using improved drinking water sources recorded in United States?
The lowest recorded value was 98.9 in 2005.
How does United States rank for proportion of population using improved drinking water sources?
United States ranks 53rd out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
Is proportion of population using improved drinking water sources rising or falling in United States?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this United States 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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