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

In , North Macedonia's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) was 98.19.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 90.87 . North Macedonia ranks #92 globally out of 202 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #41 of 56.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
98.19
Trough
96.86
1-year change
+0.0%
5-year change
+0.2%
+0.0% / yr
10-year change
+0.6%
+0.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population)
98.1873
98.1867
98.1590
98.1308
98.0498
97.9694
97.8896
97.8104
97.7315
97.6529

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 North Macedonia's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, North Macedonia's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) was 98.19, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is North Macedonia's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) rising or falling?
North Macedonia's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) rose 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does North Macedonia rank globally on People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population)?
In 2024, North Macedonia ranked #92 out of 202 countries reporting People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population).
How does North Macedonia'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 North Macedonia is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #41 of 56.
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.