Proportion of schools with basic drinking water services in Central Africa (African Union)

Central Africa (African Union): Proportion of schools with basic drinking water services was 32.18 in 2023. ▲ Rising

Latest (2023)
32.18
Change on year
up 3.3%
Rank
59th
of 60 groups
All-time high
33.12
in 2015
All-time low
24.78
in 2010
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Proportion of schools with basic drinking water services in Central Africa (African Union), 2010–2023

01020302010201620232010: 24.82011: 26.62012: 282013: 30.42014: 31.72015: 33.12016: 32.72017: 32.22018: 31.82019: 31.42020: 322021: 31.62022: 31.22023: 32.2

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2023, proportion of schools with basic drinking water services in Central Africa (African Union) stood at 32.18.

The figure is up 3.3% on the previous year and up 6.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of schools with basic drinking water services in Central Africa (African Union) peaked at 33.12 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 24.78, in 2010.

That places Central Africa (African Union) 59th out of 60 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 14 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 30.27 24.78 33.12 10
2020s 31.74 31.16 32.18 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of schools with basic drinking water services in Central Africa (African Union)?
Proportion of schools with basic drinking water services in Central Africa (African Union) was 32.18 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest proportion of schools with basic drinking water services recorded in Central Africa (African Union)?
The highest recorded value was 33.12 in 2015.
What is the lowest proportion of schools with basic drinking water services recorded in Central Africa (African Union)?
The lowest recorded value was 24.78 in 2010.
How does Central Africa (African Union) rank for proportion of schools with basic drinking water services?
Central Africa (African Union) ranks 59th out of 60 groups with data for 2023.
Is proportion of schools with basic drinking water services rising or falling in Central Africa (African Union)?
Over the last ten years it is up 6.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Central Africa (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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Indicator
Proportion of schools with basic drinking water services (Drinking Water)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
216 places, 3,592 data points, 2000–2023
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