Water Statistics 2024: Key Facts, Trends & Charts
Page updated: August 2026 · Data year: 2024 · 2026 data pending release · Source: World Bank, Eurostat
This page compiles the most important water statistics for 2024 worldwide. This page covers data from 51 countries, Data is sourced from the World Bank, Eurostat, and peer-reviewed research — all fully open and citable. Charts, ranked tables, and key facts are updated automatically as new data becomes available.
Key Water Statistics (2024)
Key Findings: Water Statistics — 2024 (most recent available — 2026 figures not yet published by World Bank/Eurostat) Data
The latest data shows New Zealand, Singapore, Andorra lead globally for people using at least basic drinking water services (%), with the highest recorded value of 100.0%. At the other end of the scale, World, World, World record the lowest rates among the countries surveyed.
People using at least basic drinking water services (%) by Country — Ranked Table
| # | Country | People using at least basic drinking water services (%) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Zealand | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 2 | Singapore | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 3 | Andorra | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 4 | Germany | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 5 | Gibraltar | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 6 | Greece | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 7 | Greenland | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 8 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 9 | Isle of Man | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 10 | Netherlands | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 11 | Thailand | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 12 | Macao SAR, China | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 13 | United Arab Emirates | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 14 | Luxembourg | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 15 | Northern Mariana Islands | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 16 | Norway | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 17 | Puerto Rico (US) | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 18 | American Samoa | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 19 | Korea, Rep. | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 20 | Hungary | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 21 | Iceland | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 22 | Kuwait | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 23 | Belgium | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 24 | Malta | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 25 | Monaco | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 26 | Brunei Darussalam | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 27 | Liechtenstein | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 28 | Bermuda | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 29 | Curacao | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 30 | Faroe Islands | 100.0% | 2024 |
Methodology
All statistics on this page are sourced from open-licensed public datasets. World Bank data is available under CC BY 4.0. Eurostat data is published under the Eurostat copyright notice permitting free reuse. Manual statistics are sourced from primary research publications and are cited inline. Data is refreshed automatically on a weekly basis. Where multiple years are available, the most recent complete year is shown unless otherwise noted.
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Based on the most recent data compiled by Statsipedia, we've gathered statistics from authoritative sources including the World Bank, Eurostat, and leading research institutions. See the key statistics section above for the most up-to-date figures.
When were these water statistics last updated?
This page was last updated in August 2026. The underlying data points may reflect different collection years — each statistic is labelled with its source year.
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Sources & Methodology
- People using at least basic drinking water services (%)
- WHO/UNICEF JMP 2023
- WHO 2023
- WRI Aqueduct 2024
- FAO AQUASTAT 2023
- UNEP 2021
- WWAP World Water Report 2023