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St. Kitts and Nevis: People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population)

In , St. Kitts and Nevis's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) was 98.61.

That's up 0.0% from 2016, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2017 was 90.87 .

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.H2O.BASW.ZS) • Data as of 2017

Trend (2005–2017)

St. Kitts and Nevis People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) trend

Highlights

Peak
98.61
Trough
98.51
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)
98.6119
98.6119
98.6119
98.6119
98.6119
98.5994
98.5869
98.5745
98.5620
98.5496

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 St. Kitts and Nevis's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) in 2017?
In 2017, St. Kitts and Nevis's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) was 98.61, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is St. Kitts and Nevis's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) rising or falling?
St. Kitts and Nevis's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) rose 0.0% from 2016 to 2017.
How does St. Kitts and Nevis'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 2017 was 90.87, so St. Kitts and Nevis is above the world average.
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.