Republic of the Congo: Access to drinking water, rural

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 Republic of the Congo

Percent rural population with access to drinking water

 Latest value 18.4
 Year 2021
 Measure percent
 Data availability 2000 - 2021
 Average 13.3
 Min - Max 8.1 - 18.4
 Source WHO/UNICEF
The latest value from 2021 is 18.4 percent, unchanged from 18.4 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 44.5 percent, based on data from 84 countries. Historically, the average for the Republic of the Congo from 2000 to 2021 is 13.3 percent. The minimum value, 8.1 percent, was reached in 2000 while the maximum of 18.4 percent was recorded in 2017. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Republic of the Congo - Access to drinking water, rural - Recent values chart

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Republic of the Congo - Access to drinking water, rural - historical chart - 2000-2021




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.

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