Proportion of population using limited drinking water services in Albania
Albania: Proportion of population using limited drinking water services was 1.86 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Proportion of population using limited drinking water services in Albania, 2000–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, proportion of population using limited drinking water services in Albania stood at 1.86. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and down 53.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of population using limited drinking water services in Albania peaked at 10.14 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 1.86, in 2024.
Albania ranks 85th of 231 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Proportion of population using limited drinking water services in Albania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 10.14 | — |
| 2001 | 9.68 | -4.5% |
| 2002 | 9.19 | -5.0% |
| 2003 | 8.71 | -5.2% |
| 2004 | 8.24 | -5.4% |
| 2005 | 7.78 | -5.6% |
| 2006 | 7.32 | -5.8% |
| 2007 | 6.88 | -6.1% |
| 2008 | 6.44 | -6.4% |
| 2009 | 6.01 | -6.7% |
| 2010 | 5.59 | -7.0% |
| 2011 | 5.18 | -7.4% |
| 2012 | 4.78 | -7.8% |
| 2013 | 4.38 | -8.2% |
| 2014 | 4 | -8.7% |
| 2015 | 3.63 | -9.4% |
| 2016 | 3.26 | -10.1% |
| 2017 | 2.9 | -10.9% |
| 2018 | 2.56 | -12.0% |
| 2019 | 2.22 | -13.3% |
| 2020 | 1.88 | -15.0% |
| 2021 | 1.88 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 1.87 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 1.87 | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 1.86 | -0.3% |
Albania compared with similar countries
- Albania's 1.86 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.15, 1.6× the median. (58 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.04 | 6.01 | 10.14 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.85 | 2.22 | 5.59 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.87 | 1.86 | 1.88 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Albania
More population data for Albania
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 2,456 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -2.36 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.31 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.03 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -1.31 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -1.3% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 36,822 people (2100)
- Population density 43.25 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -1.3% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -1.32 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of population using limited drinking water services in Albania?
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services in Albania was 1.86 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest proportion of population using limited drinking water services recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 10.14 in 2000.
- What is the lowest proportion of population using limited drinking water services recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.86 in 2024.
- How does Albania rank for proportion of population using limited drinking water services?
- Albania ranks 85th out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of population using limited drinking water services rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 53.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Proportion of population using limited drinking water services. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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