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

In , Iran, Islamic Rep.'s People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) was 97.85.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 90.87 . Iran, Islamic Rep. ranks #96 globally out of 202 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #11 of 23.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Iran, Islamic Rep. People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
97.85
Trough
95.18
1-year change
+0.1%
5-year change
+0.6%
+0.1% / yr
10-year change
+1.3%
+0.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population)
97.8521
97.7426
97.6301
97.5146
97.3961
97.2742
97.1490
97.0204
96.8884
96.7529

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 Iran, Islamic Rep.'s People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, Iran, Islamic Rep.'s People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) was 97.85, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Iran, Islamic Rep.'s People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) rising or falling?
Iran, Islamic Rep.'s People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) rose 0.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Iran, Islamic Rep. rank globally on People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population)?
In 2024, Iran, Islamic Rep. ranked #96 out of 202 countries reporting People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population).
How does Iran, Islamic 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 Iran, Islamic Rep. is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #11 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.