Proportion of schools with basic drinking water services in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions)

Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions): Proportion of schools with basic drinking water services was 60.88 in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
60.88
Change on year
down 0.6%
Rank
31st
of 60 groups
All-time high
68.92
in 2010
All-time low
58.26
in 2017
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Proportion of schools with basic drinking water services in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions), 2010–2023

02040602010201620232010: 68.92011: 68.22012: 65.22013: 63.82014: 64.12015: 62.52016: 58.42017: 58.32018: 60.82019: 60.72020: 60.62021: 60.42022: 61.32023: 60.9

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) recorded 60.88 for proportion of schools with basic drinking water services in 2023.

That represents a change of down 0.6% on the previous year and down 4.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of schools with basic drinking water services in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) peaked at 68.92 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 58.26, in 2017.

That places Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) 31st out of 60 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 63.09 58.26 68.92 10
2020s 60.78 60.42 61.26 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of schools with basic drinking water services in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions)?
Proportion of schools with basic drinking water services in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) was 60.88 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest proportion of schools with basic drinking water services recorded in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions)?
The highest recorded value was 68.92 in 2010.
What is the lowest proportion of schools with basic drinking water services recorded in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions)?
The lowest recorded value was 58.26 in 2017.
How does Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) rank for proportion of schools with basic drinking water services?
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) ranks 31st out of 60 groups with data for 2023.
Is proportion of schools with basic drinking water services rising or falling in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions)?
Over the last ten years it is down 4.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) 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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