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

Northern Africa (African Union): Proportion of schools with limited drinking water services was 11.02 in 2019. ▲ Rising

Latest (2019)
11.02
Change on year
down 7.0%
Rank
30th
of 60 groups
All-time high
13.79
in 2016
All-time low
4.25
in 2011
Years of data
10
2010–2019

Proportion of schools with limited drinking water services in Northern Africa (African Union), 2010–2019

4681012142010201420192010: 4.92011: 4.22012: 5.82013: 9.72014: 8.92015: 7.82016: 13.82017: 12.72018: 11.92019: 11

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2019, proportion of schools with limited drinking water services in Northern Africa (African Union) stood at 11.02.

The figure is down 7.0% on the previous year and up 122.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of schools with limited drinking water services in Northern Africa (African Union) peaked at 13.79 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 4.25, in 2011.

That places Northern Africa (African Union) 30th out of 60 groups with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Annual values for Proportion of schools with limited drinking water services (Drinking Water) in Northern Africa (African Union), 2010 to 2019.
Year Value Change
2010 4.95
2011 4.25 -14.1%
2012 5.82 +37.0%
2013 9.68 +66.4%
2014 8.93 -7.8%
2015 7.79 -12.8%
2016 13.79 +77.1%
2017 12.73 -7.7%
2018 11.85 -6.9%
2019 11.02 -7.0%

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of schools with limited drinking water services in Northern Africa (African Union)?
Proportion of schools with limited drinking water services in Northern Africa (African Union) was 11.02 in 2019, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest proportion of schools with limited drinking water services recorded in Northern Africa (African Union)?
The highest recorded value was 13.79 in 2016.
What is the lowest proportion of schools with limited drinking water services recorded in Northern Africa (African Union)?
The lowest recorded value was 4.25 in 2011.
How does Northern Africa (African Union) rank for proportion of schools with limited drinking water services?
Northern Africa (African Union) ranks 30th out of 60 groups with data for 2019.
Is proportion of schools with limited drinking water services rising or falling in Northern Africa (African Union)?
Over the last ten years it is up 122.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Northern Africa (African Union) data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Proportion of schools with limited drinking water services (Drinking Water). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Proportion of schools with limited drinking water services (Drinking Water)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
207 places, 3,402 data points, 2000–2023
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