Proportion of schools with access to basic drinking water, by in World

World: Proportion of schools with access to basic drinking water, by was 86.0% in 2024. β–² Rising

Latest (2024)
86.0%
Change on year
up 0.5%
Rank
8th
of 8 groups
All-time high
86.0%
in 2024
All-time low
80.7%
in 2017
Years of data
10
2015–2024

Proportion of schools with access to basic drinking water, by in World, 2015–2024

0204060802015201920242015: 81.3 %2016: 80.9 %2017: 80.7 %2018: 82.3 %2019: 83.9 %2020: 83.4 %2021: 84.4 %2022: 84.7 %2023: 85.6 %2024: 86 %

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for proportion of schools with access to basic drinking water, by in World is 86.0%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 10 years on record.

The figure is up 0.5% on the previous year and up 5.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of schools with access to basic drinking water, by in World peaked at 86.0% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 80.7%, in 2017.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 81.8% 80.7% 83.9% 5
2020s 84.8% 83.4% 86.0% 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of schools with access to basic drinking water, by in World?
Proportion of schools with access to basic drinking water, by in World was 86.0% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest proportion of schools with access to basic drinking water, by recorded in World?
The highest recorded value was 86.0% in 2024.
What is the lowest proportion of schools with access to basic drinking water, by recorded in World?
The lowest recorded value was 80.7% in 2017.
How does World rank for proportion of schools with access to basic drinking water, by?
World ranks 8th out of 8 groups with data for 2024.
Is proportion of schools with access to basic drinking water, by rising or falling in World?
Over the last ten years it is up 5.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this World data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Proportion of schools with access to basic drinking water, by education level (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Proportion of schools with access to basic drinking water, by education level (%)
Unit
%
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
119 places, 1,333 data points, 2000–2025
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