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Bosnia and Herzegovina: People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population)

In , Bosnia and Herzegovina's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) was 96.09.

That's down 0.0% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 90.87 . Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks #112 globally out of 202 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #48 of 56.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.H2O.BASW.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Bosnia and Herzegovina People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
96.96
Trough
96.01
1-year change
0.0%
5-year change
-0.1%
0.0% / yr
10-year change
+0.1%
+0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population)
96.0873
96.0981
96.1086
96.1188
96.1288
96.1385
96.1478
96.1569
96.0724
96.0694

About People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population)

The percentage of people using at least basic water services. This indicator encompasses both people using basic water services as well as those using safely managed water services. Basic drinking water services is defined as drinking water from an improved source, provided collection time is not more than 30 minutes for a round trip. Improved water sources include piped water, boreholes or tubewells, protected dug wells, protected springs, and packaged or delivered water.

Indicator code: SH.H2O.BASW.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Bosnia and Herzegovina's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, Bosnia and Herzegovina's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) was 96.09, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Bosnia and Herzegovina's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) rising or falling?
Bosnia and Herzegovina's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) fell 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank globally on People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population)?
In 2024, Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked #112 out of 202 countries reporting People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population).
How does Bosnia and Herzegovina's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) compare to the world average?
The global average for People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) in 2024 was 90.87, so Bosnia and Herzegovina is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #48 of 56.
What is People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) and how is it measured?
The percentage of people using at least basic water services. This indicator encompasses both people using basic water services as well as those using safely managed water services. Basic drinking water services is defined as drinking water from an improved source, provided collection time is not more than 30 minutes for a round trip. Improved water sources include piped water, boreholes or tubewells, protected dug wells, protected springs, and packaged or delivered water.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.H2O.BASW.ZS), CC BY 4.0.