Ecuador: Access to drinking water, rural

The latest value from 2024 is 46.7 percent, a decline from 47.6 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 45.4 percent, based on data from 82 countries. Historically, the average for Ecuador from 2000 to 2024 is 51.4 percent. The minimum value, 46.7 percent, was reached in 2024 while the maximum of 55.1 percent was recorded in 2014. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: The percentage of people using drinking water from an improved source that is accessible on premises, available when needed and free from faecal and priority chemical contamination. Improved water sources include piped water, boreholes or tubewells, protected dug wells, protected springs, and packaged or delivered water.