Safe Water is a Scarce Commodity Worldwide
Water is the most valuable resources on the planet. It’s constantly making the headlines, whether it’s lacking or abundant, during droughts and floods. In parts of the world where water is scarce it can become the cause for conflict. However, the ongoing story is that more than 650 million of the world’s poorest are without access to good drinking water, according to the NGO WaterAid. The below infographic shows, where drinking water is costly and how it’s distributed in different countries worldwide.
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Number of people with access to safely managed drinking water worldwide from 2000 to 2022 (in millions)
Countries with the highest share of people living without household access to safe water in 2017
Countries with the highest number of people living without household access to safe water in 2017 (in millions)
Ranking of countries worldwide with the lowest share of the population having access to improved drinking water supply sources in 2015
Share of population with access to at least basic drinking water services worldwide in 2024, by SDG region
Share of the global population without access to safe drinking water in 2022, by world region
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