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

In , Georgia's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) was 97.29.

That's up 0.1% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 90.87 . Georgia ranks #104 globally out of 202 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #45 of 56.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
97.29
Trough
94.74
1-year change
+0.1%
5-year change
+0.7%
+0.1% / yr
10-year change
+1.4%
+0.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population)
97.2900
97.1538
97.0165
96.8779
96.7383
96.6127
96.4863
96.3589
96.2306
96.1015

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 Georgia's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, Georgia's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) was 97.29, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Georgia's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) rising or falling?
Georgia's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) rose 0.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Georgia rank globally on People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population)?
In 2024, Georgia ranked #104 out of 202 countries reporting People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population).
How does Georgia'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 Georgia is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #45 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.