Proportion of schools with basic drinking water services in Southern African Development Community (SADC)

Southern African Development Community (SADC): Proportion of schools with basic drinking water services was 47.87 in 2022. ▼ Falling

Latest (2022)
47.87
Change on year
down 0.3%
Rank
43rd
of 60 groups
All-time high
51.71
in 2017
All-time low
47.07
in 2018
Years of data
9
2014–2022

Proportion of schools with basic drinking water services in Southern African Development Community (SADC), 2014–2022

02040602014201820222014: 51.22015: 51.62016: 51.62017: 51.72018: 47.12019: 47.32020: 47.82021: 482022: 47.9

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

Southern African Development Community (SADC) recorded 47.87 for proportion of schools with basic drinking water services in 2022.

The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and down 6.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of schools with basic drinking water services in Southern African Development Community (SADC) peaked at 51.71 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 47.07, in 2018.

That places Southern African Development Community (SADC) 43rd out of 60 groups with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 50.09 47.07 51.71 6
2020s 47.88 47.78 48 3

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of schools with basic drinking water services in Southern African Development Community (SADC)?
Proportion of schools with basic drinking water services in Southern African Development Community (SADC) was 47.87 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest proportion of schools with basic drinking water services recorded in Southern African Development Community (SADC)?
The highest recorded value was 51.71 in 2017.
What is the lowest proportion of schools with basic drinking water services recorded in Southern African Development Community (SADC)?
The lowest recorded value was 47.07 in 2018.
How does Southern African Development Community (SADC) rank for proportion of schools with basic drinking water services?
Southern African Development Community (SADC) ranks 43rd out of 60 groups with data for 2022.
Is proportion of schools with basic drinking water services rising or falling in Southern African Development Community (SADC)?
Over the last ten years it is down 6.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Southern African Development Community (SADC) 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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