Proportion of schools with no drinking water service in Europe (WHO regions)
Europe (WHO regions): Proportion of schools with no drinking water service was 2.25 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Proportion of schools with no drinking water service in Europe (WHO regions), 2000–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2023, proportion of schools with no drinking water service in Europe (WHO regions) stood at 2.25.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.3% on the previous year and down 5.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of schools with no drinking water service in Europe (WHO regions) peaked at 2.41 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.0033, in 2002.
Europe (WHO regions) ranks 56th of 61 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 no drinking water service in Europe (WHO regions), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.0036 | — |
| 2001 | 0.0034 | -3.9% |
| 2002 | 0.0033 | -5.2% |
| 2003 | 0.8033 | +24474.4% |
| 2004 | 0.9029 | +12.4% |
| 2005 | 0.8753 | -3.1% |
| 2006 | 0.8504 | -2.8% |
| 2007 | 0.8352 | -1.8% |
| 2008 | 0.8003 | -4.2% |
| 2009 | 0.8399 | +4.9% |
| 2010 | 0.8138 | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 0.7911 | -2.8% |
| 2012 | 2.36 | +198.4% |
| 2013 | 2.38 | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 2.38 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 2.37 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 2.38 | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 2.39 | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 2.38 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 2.39 | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 2.39 | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 2.41 | +0.7% |
| 2022 | 2.38 | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 2.25 | -5.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.5918 | 0.0033 | 0.9029 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.06 | 0.7911 | 2.39 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.36 | 2.25 | 2.41 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Europe (WHO regions)
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- 56 Uzbekistan 14.71 compare
- 57 Micronesia, Federated States of 14.29 compare
- 58 Tajikistan 13.75 compare
- 59 Eswatini 13.6 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of schools with no drinking water service in Europe (WHO regions)?
- Proportion of schools with no drinking water service in Europe (WHO regions) was 2.25 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest proportion of schools with no drinking water service recorded in Europe (WHO regions)?
- The highest recorded value was 2.41 in 2021.
- What is the lowest proportion of schools with no drinking water service recorded in Europe (WHO regions)?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0033 in 2002.
- How does Europe (WHO regions) rank for proportion of schools with no drinking water service?
- Europe (WHO regions) ranks 56th out of 61 groups with data for 2023.
- Is proportion of schools with no drinking water service rising or falling in Europe (WHO regions)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Europe (WHO regions) data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Proportion of schools with no drinking water service (Drinking Water). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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