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

In , New Zealand's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) was 100.00.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 90.87 . New Zealand ranks #16 globally out of 202 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #5 of 35.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
100.00
Trough
100.00
1-year change
+0.0%
5-year change
+0.0%
+0.0% / yr
10-year change
+0.0%
+0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population)
100.0000
100.0000
100.0000
100.0000
100.0000
100.0000
100.0000
100.0000
100.0000
100.0000

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 New Zealand's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, New Zealand's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) was 100.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is New Zealand's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) rising or falling?
New Zealand's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) rose 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does New Zealand rank globally on People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population)?
In 2024, New Zealand ranked #16 out of 202 countries reporting People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population).
How does New Zealand'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 New Zealand is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #5 of 35.
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.