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

In , Tunisia's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) was 96.73.

That's up 0.4% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 90.87 . Tunisia ranks #109 globally out of 202 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #13 of 23.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Tunisia People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic 2010: Arab Spring begins
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2010 · Arab Spring begins

Highlights

Peak
96.73
Trough
88.96
1-year change
+0.4%
5-year change
+2.1%
+0.4% / yr
10-year change
+4.5%
+0.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population)
96.7328
96.3378
95.9373
95.5313
95.1204
94.7048
94.2847
93.8606
93.4329
93.0017

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 Tunisia's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, Tunisia's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) was 96.73, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Tunisia's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) rising or falling?
Tunisia's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) rose 0.4% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Tunisia rank globally on People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population)?
In 2024, Tunisia ranked #109 out of 202 countries reporting People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population).
How does Tunisia'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 Tunisia is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #13 of 23.
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.