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

In , Guyana's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) was 95.64.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 90.87 . Guyana ranks #118 globally out of 202 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #22 of 34.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
95.64
Trough
90.69
1-year change
0.0%
5-year change
+0.9%
+0.2% / yr
10-year change
+2.6%
+0.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population)
95.6443
95.6446
95.6449
95.3488
95.0517
94.7537
94.4551
94.1560
93.8567
93.5573

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 Guyana's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, Guyana's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) was 95.64, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Guyana's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) rising or falling?
Guyana's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) fell 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Guyana rank globally on People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population)?
In 2024, Guyana ranked #118 out of 202 countries reporting People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population).
How does Guyana'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 Guyana is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #22 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.