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. ▬ 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
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.
Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources in United States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 98.9 | — |
| 2006 | 98.9 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 98.91 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 98.92 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 98.92 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 99.01 | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 99.1 | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 99.18 | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 99.26 | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 99.35 | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 99.43 | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 99.51 | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 99.59 | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 99.67 | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 99.74 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 99.82 | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 99.89 | +0.1% |
| 2022 | 99.96 | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 99.98 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 99.98 | -0.0% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 99.98 is below the median for high income countries, which is 100, 100% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 51 San Marino 100 compare
- 52 Qatar 99.99 compare
- 54 Australia 99.97 compare
- 55 Bosnia and Herzegovina 99.95 compare
- 56 Saint Lucia 99.94 compare
More population data for United States
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 375,392 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.0241 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.1369 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.8 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.1369 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.1% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 19.91 million people (2100)
- Population density 46.05 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.1% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.1565 % change on previous year (2100)
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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