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

Northern Africa (African Union): Proportion of schools with basic drinking water services was 76.33 in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
76.33
Change on year
up 1.1%
Rank
24th
of 60 groups
All-time high
84.9
in 2010
All-time low
70.97
in 2016
Years of data
14
2010–2023

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

0204060802010201620232010: 84.92011: 84.72012: 82.32013: 77.42014: 77.32015: 77.72016: 712017: 71.32018: 71.72019: 722020: 722021: 72.12022: 75.52023: 76.3

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2023, proportion of schools with basic drinking water services in Northern Africa (African Union) stood at 76.33.

The figure is up 1.1% on the previous year and down 1.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of schools with basic drinking water services in Northern Africa (African Union) peaked at 84.9 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 70.97, in 2016.

That places Northern Africa (African Union) 24th 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.

Proportion of schools with basic drinking water services in Northern Africa (African Union), year by year

Annual values for Proportion of schools with basic drinking water services (Drinking Water) in Northern Africa (African Union), 2010 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2010 84.9
2011 84.74 -0.2%
2012 82.35 -2.8%
2013 77.36 -6.1%
2014 77.35 -0.0%
2015 77.73 +0.5%
2016 70.97 -8.7%
2017 71.3 +0.5%
2018 71.69 +0.5%
2019 72.02 +0.5%
2020 72.04 +0.0%
2021 72.1 +0.1%
2022 75.54 +4.8%
2023 76.33 +1.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 77.04 70.97 84.9 10
2020s 74 72.04 76.33 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of schools with basic drinking water services in Northern Africa (African Union)?
Proportion of schools with basic drinking water services in Northern Africa (African Union) was 76.33 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest proportion of schools with basic drinking water services recorded in Northern Africa (African Union)?
The highest recorded value was 84.9 in 2010.
What is the lowest proportion of schools with basic drinking water services recorded in Northern Africa (African Union)?
The lowest recorded value was 70.97 in 2016.
How does Northern Africa (African Union) rank for proportion of schools with basic drinking water services?
Northern Africa (African Union) ranks 24th out of 60 groups with data for 2023.
Is proportion of schools with basic drinking water services rising or falling in Northern Africa (African Union)?
Over the last ten years it is down 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Northern 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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