Proportion of population using limited drinking water services in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea: Proportion of population using limited drinking water services was 7.26 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
7.26
Change on year
up 8.7%
World rank
41st
of 231 countries
All-time high
7.26
in 2024
All-time low
0.5179
in 2004
Years of data
25
2000–2024

Proportion of population using limited drinking water services in Papua New Guinea, 2000–2024

024682000201220242000: 0.5192001: 0.5192002: 0.5192003: 0.5182004: 0.5182005: 0.5362006: 0.5552007: 0.5732008: 0.5922009: 0.8372010: 1.12011: 1.42012: 1.72013: 22014: 2.42015: 2.82016: 3.22017: 3.62018: 4.12019: 4.62020: 5.12021: 5.62022: 6.12023: 6.72024: 7.3

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2024, proportion of population using limited drinking water services in Papua New Guinea stood at 7.26. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.

The figure is up 8.7% on the previous year and up 201.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of population using limited drinking water services in Papua New Guinea peaked at 7.26 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.5179, in 2004.

That places Papua New Guinea 41st out of 231 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.5686 0.5179 0.8366 10
2010s 2.69 1.1 4.56 10
2020s 6.13 5.05 7.26 5

Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea

  1. 38 El Salvador 7.45 compare
  2. 39 Benin 7.43 compare
  3. 40 Lebanon 7.4 compare
  4. 42 Oman 7.1 compare
  5. 43 Zambia 7.05 compare
  6. 44 CΓ΄te d'Ivoire 6.97 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of population using limited drinking water services in Papua New Guinea?
Proportion of population using limited drinking water services in Papua New Guinea was 7.26 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest proportion of population using limited drinking water services recorded in Papua New Guinea?
The highest recorded value was 7.26 in 2024.
What is the lowest proportion of population using limited drinking water services recorded in Papua New Guinea?
The lowest recorded value was 0.5179 in 2004.
How does Papua New Guinea rank for proportion of population using limited drinking water services?
Papua New Guinea ranks 41st out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
Is proportion of population using limited drinking water services rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
Over the last ten years it is up 201.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Papua New Guinea 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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Indicator
Proportion of population using limited drinking water services
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
292 places, 7,105 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed