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

In , Colombia's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) was 97.10.

That's up 0.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 90.87 . Colombia ranks #106 globally out of 202 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #19 of 34.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
97.10
Trough
92.46
1-year change
+0.2%
5-year change
+1.1%
+0.2% / yr
10-year change
+2.3%
+0.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population)
97.0966
96.9497
96.7380
96.5223
96.3026
96.0786
95.8504
95.6178
95.3807
95.1390

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 Colombia's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, Colombia's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) was 97.10, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Colombia's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) rising or falling?
Colombia's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) rose 0.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Colombia rank globally on People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population)?
In 2024, Colombia ranked #106 out of 202 countries reporting People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population).
How does Colombia'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 Colombia is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #19 of 34.
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.