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

Zimbabwe: Proportion of schools with access to basic drinking water, by was 91.6% in 2024. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2024)
91.6%
Change on year
up 0.7%
World rank
78th
of 90 countries
All-time high
93.7%
in 2016
All-time low
89.7%
in 2017
Years of data
13
2012–2024

Proportion of schools with access to basic drinking water, by in Zimbabwe, 2012–2024

0204060801002012201820242012: 90.2 %2013: 90.2 %2014: 91.4 %2015: 93.6 %2016: 93.7 %2017: 89.7 %2018: 91.6 %2019: 92.5 %2020: 90.9 %2021: 91.7 %2022: 90.5 %2023: 91 %2024: 91.6 %

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

Analysis

In 2024, proportion of schools with access to basic drinking water, by in Zimbabwe stood at 91.6%.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.7% on the previous year and up 0.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of schools with access to basic drinking water, by in Zimbabwe peaked at 93.7% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 89.7%, in 2017.

That places Zimbabwe 78th out of 90 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 91.6% 89.7% 93.7% 8
2020s 91.2% 90.5% 91.7% 5

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  4. 79 Indonesia 90.6% compare
  5. 80 Rwanda 87.6% compare
  6. 81 Panama 85.2% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of schools with access to basic drinking water, by in Zimbabwe?
Proportion of schools with access to basic drinking water, by in Zimbabwe was 91.6% 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 Zimbabwe?
The highest recorded value was 93.7% in 2016.
What is the lowest proportion of schools with access to basic drinking water, by recorded in Zimbabwe?
The lowest recorded value was 89.7% in 2017.
How does Zimbabwe rank for proportion of schools with access to basic drinking water, by?
Zimbabwe ranks 78th out of 90 countries with data for 2024.
Is proportion of schools with access to basic drinking water, by rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Zimbabwe 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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