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

In , Zimbabwe's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) was 67.21.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 90.87 . Zimbabwe ranks #184 globally out of 202 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #28 of 45.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
68.09
Trough
67.16
1-year change
+0.0%
5-year change
+0.0%
+0.0% / yr
10-year change
-0.3%
0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population)
67.2110
67.1849
67.1689
67.1626
67.1664
67.1796
67.2029
67.2357
67.2787
67.3315

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 Zimbabwe's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, Zimbabwe's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) was 67.21, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Zimbabwe's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) rising or falling?
Zimbabwe's People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population) rose 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Zimbabwe rank globally on People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population)?
In 2024, Zimbabwe ranked #184 out of 202 countries reporting People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population).
How does Zimbabwe'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 Zimbabwe is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #28 of 45.
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.