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

In , Palau's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) was 99.53.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 90.87 . Palau ranks #68 globally out of 202 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #13 of 35.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
99.53
Trough
99.38
1-year change
+0.0%
5-year change
+0.0%
+0.0% / yr
10-year change
+0.1%
+0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population)
99.5322
99.5300
99.5276
99.5219
99.5160
99.5096
99.5029
99.4958
99.4883
99.4803

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 Palau's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, Palau's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) was 99.53, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Palau's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) rising or falling?
Palau's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) rose 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Palau rank globally on People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population)?
In 2024, Palau ranked #68 out of 202 countries reporting People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population).
How does Palau'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 Palau is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #13 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.