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

In , Tuvalu's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) was 98.74.

That's down 0.0% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 90.87 . Tuvalu ranks #88 globally out of 202 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #19 of 35.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
98.97
Trough
98.74
1-year change
0.0%
5-year change
-0.1%
0.0% / yr
10-year change
-0.2%
0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population)
98.7415
98.7610
98.7800
98.7984
98.8163
98.8334
98.8498
98.8654
98.8801
98.8939

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 Tuvalu's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, Tuvalu's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) was 98.74, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Tuvalu's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) rising or falling?
Tuvalu's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) fell 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Tuvalu rank globally on People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population)?
In 2024, Tuvalu ranked #88 out of 202 countries reporting People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population).
How does Tuvalu'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 Tuvalu is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #19 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.