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Timor-Leste: People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population)

In , Timor-Leste's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) was 87.33.

That's up 1.6% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 90.87 . Timor-Leste ranks #154 globally out of 202 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #28 of 35.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
87.33
Trough
54.68
1-year change
+1.6%
5-year change
+10.4%
+2.0% / yr
10-year change
+24.3%
+2.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population)
87.3297
85.9415
84.4113
82.6386
80.8664
79.0945
77.3234
75.5532
73.7841
72.0159

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 Timor-Leste's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, Timor-Leste's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) was 87.33, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Timor-Leste's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) rising or falling?
Timor-Leste's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) rose 1.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Timor-Leste rank globally on People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population)?
In 2024, Timor-Leste ranked #154 out of 202 countries reporting People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population).
How does Timor-Leste'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 Timor-Leste is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #28 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.