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

In , Mozambique's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) was 66.63.

That's up 3.3% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 90.87 . Mozambique ranks #185 globally out of 202 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #29 of 45.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
66.63
Trough
30.39
1-year change
+3.3%
5-year change
+18.4%
+3.4% / yr
10-year change
+43.6%
+3.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population)
66.6252
64.5158
62.4238
60.3500
58.2943
56.2588
54.2431
52.2485
50.2743
48.3206

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 Mozambique's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, Mozambique's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) was 66.63, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Mozambique's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) rising or falling?
Mozambique's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) rose 3.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Mozambique rank globally on People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population)?
In 2024, Mozambique ranked #185 out of 202 countries reporting People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population).
How does Mozambique'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 Mozambique is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #29 of 45.
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.