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Egypt, Arab Rep.: People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population)

In , Egypt, Arab Rep.'s People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) was 97.30.

That's down 0.1% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 90.87 . Egypt, Arab Rep. ranks #102 globally out of 202 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #12 of 23.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Egypt, Arab Rep. People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic 2010: Arab Spring begins
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2010 · Arab Spring begins

Highlights

Peak
98.64
Trough
97.30
1-year change
-0.1%
5-year change
-0.4%
-0.1% / yr
10-year change
-0.7%
-0.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population)
97.2982
97.3652
97.4329
97.5014
97.5705
97.6404
97.7108
97.7819
97.8534
97.9255

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 Egypt, Arab Rep.'s People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, Egypt, Arab Rep.'s People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) was 97.30, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Egypt, Arab Rep.'s People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) rising or falling?
Egypt, Arab Rep.'s People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) fell 0.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Egypt, Arab Rep. rank globally on People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population)?
In 2024, Egypt, Arab Rep. ranked #102 out of 202 countries reporting People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population).
How does Egypt, Arab Rep.'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 Egypt, Arab Rep. is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #12 of 23.
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.