Proportion of schools with limited drinking water services in South-East Asia (WHO regions)

South-East Asia (WHO regions): Proportion of schools with limited drinking water services was 2.23 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
2.23
Change on year
down 9.9%
Rank
51st
of 60 groups
All-time high
33.61
in 2015
All-time low
2.23
in 2023
Years of data
13
2011–2023

Proportion of schools with limited drinking water services in South-East Asia (WHO regions), 2011–2023

01020302011201720232011: 31.12012: 31.72013: 32.42014: 32.92015: 33.62016: 28.92017: 24.32018: 19.62019: 14.92020: 10.22021: 5.62022: 2.52023: 2.2

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for proportion of schools with limited drinking water services in South-East Asia (WHO regions) is 2.23, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 13 years on record.

That represents a change of down 9.9% on the previous year and down 93.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of schools with limited drinking water services in South-East Asia (WHO regions) peaked at 33.61 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 2.23, in 2023.

South-East Asia (WHO regions) ranks 51st of 60 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Proportion of schools with limited drinking water services in South-East Asia (WHO regions), year by year

Annual values for Proportion of schools with limited drinking water services (Drinking Water) in South-East Asia (WHO regions), 2011 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2011 31.11
2012 31.74 +2.0%
2013 32.38 +2.0%
2014 32.95 +1.7%
2015 33.61 +2.0%
2016 28.94 -13.9%
2017 24.25 -16.2%
2018 19.57 -19.3%
2019 14.9 -23.9%
2020 10.24 -31.2%
2021 5.61 -45.2%
2022 2.47 -55.9%
2023 2.23 -9.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 27.72 14.9 33.61 9
2020s 5.14 2.23 10.24 4

Countries ranked near South-East Asia (WHO regions)

  1. 48 Tajikistan 7.56 compare
  2. 49 Central African Republic 7.36 compare
  3. 50 Costa Rica 7.31 compare
  4. 51 Papua New Guinea 6.43 compare
  5. 52 Sri Lanka 6.18 compare
  6. 53 Republic of Moldova 5.95 compare
  7. 54 Argentina 5.74 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of schools with limited drinking water services in South-East Asia (WHO regions)?
Proportion of schools with limited drinking water services in South-East Asia (WHO regions) was 2.23 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest proportion of schools with limited drinking water services recorded in South-East Asia (WHO regions)?
The highest recorded value was 33.61 in 2015.
What is the lowest proportion of schools with limited drinking water services recorded in South-East Asia (WHO regions)?
The lowest recorded value was 2.23 in 2023.
How does South-East Asia (WHO regions) rank for proportion of schools with limited drinking water services?
South-East Asia (WHO regions) ranks 51st out of 60 groups with data for 2023.
Is proportion of schools with limited drinking water services rising or falling in South-East Asia (WHO regions)?
Over the last ten years it is down 93.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South-East Asia (WHO regions) 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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