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

In , Portugal's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) was 99.29.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 90.87 . Portugal ranks #72 globally out of 202 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #36 of 56.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
99.29
Trough
99.16
1-year change
+0.0%
5-year change
+0.1%
+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)
99.2876
99.2762
99.2604
99.2457
99.2321
99.2196
99.2083
99.1982
99.1893
99.1816

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 Portugal's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, Portugal's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) was 99.29, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Portugal's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) rising or falling?
Portugal's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) rose 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Portugal rank globally on People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population)?
In 2024, Portugal ranked #72 out of 202 countries reporting People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population).
How does Portugal'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 Portugal is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #36 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.