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

In , Poland's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) was 90.12.

That's down 0.6% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 90.87 . Poland ranks #146 globally out of 202 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #55 of 56.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
98.24
Trough
90.12
1-year change
-0.6%
5-year change
-2.9%
-0.6% / yr
10-year change
-5.6%
-0.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population)
90.1245
90.6485
91.1776
91.7109
92.2481
92.7883
93.3312
93.8761
94.4224
94.9696

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 Poland's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, Poland's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) was 90.12, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Poland's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) rising or falling?
Poland's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) fell 0.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Poland rank globally on People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population)?
In 2024, Poland ranked #146 out of 202 countries reporting People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population).
How does Poland'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 Poland is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #55 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.