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Micronesia, Fed. Sts.: People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population)

In , Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'s People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) was 89.88.

That's up 0.0% from 2019, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2020 was 90.87 .

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.H2O.BASW.ZS) • Data as of 2020

Trend (2005–2020)

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

Highlights

Peak
91.20
Trough
89.88
1-year change
+0.0%
5-year change
-0.1%
0.0% / yr
10-year change
-0.8%
-0.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population)
89.8820
89.8820
89.8820
89.8820
89.8820
90.0013
90.1207
90.2401
90.3595
90.4789

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 Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'s People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) in 2020?
In 2020, Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'s People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) was 89.88, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'s People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) rising or falling?
Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'s People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) rose 0.0% from 2019 to 2020.
How does Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'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 2020 was 90.87, so Micronesia, Fed. Sts. is below the world average.
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.