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
Proportion of schools with basic drinking water services in Northern Africa (African Union), 2010–2023
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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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