Proportion of schools with basic drinking water services in African Union
African Union: Proportion of schools with basic drinking water services was 48.64 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Proportion of schools with basic drinking water services in African Union, 2011–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2023, proportion of schools with basic drinking water services in African Union stood at 48.64.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 5.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of schools with basic drinking water services in African Union peaked at 48.65 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 44.96, in 2012.
That places African Union 41st out of 60 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 13 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 46.93 | 44.96 | 48.35 | 9 |
| 2020s | 48.52 | 48.19 | 48.65 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of schools with basic drinking water services in African Union?
- Proportion of schools with basic drinking water services in African Union was 48.64 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest proportion of schools with basic drinking water services recorded in African Union?
- The highest recorded value was 48.65 in 2021.
- What is the lowest proportion of schools with basic drinking water services recorded in African Union?
- The lowest recorded value was 44.96 in 2012.
- How does African Union rank for proportion of schools with basic drinking water services?
- African Union ranks 41st out of 60 groups with data for 2023.
- Is proportion of schools with basic drinking water services rising or falling in African Union?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this African Union data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Proportion of schools with basic drinking water services (Drinking Water). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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