Access to clean and safe drinking water is a basic human right that many people around the world are still denied. According to the data provided, only 74% of the world's population has access to clean and safe drinking water. This means that more than a quarter of the world's population does not have access to safe drinking water.
The countries with the lowest percentages of their populations having access to clean and safe drinking water are Chad and the Central African Republic, both with only 6%. This is a major concern as it puts a significant burden on the health and well-being of the people in these countries. Sierra Leone, Rwanda, Ethiopia, and Kiribati also have low percentages of access to clean water, all below 20%.
Nigeria and Afghanistan have around a quarter of their populations with access to clean and safe drinking water, while Cambodia and Pakistan have slightly higher percentages at 28% and 36%, respectively. Although these percentages are higher than some of the other countries on the list, they still represent a large number of people who are unable to access safe drinking water.
Mexico, the Philippines, and Bangladesh have higher percentages of their populations with access to clean and safe drinking water at 43%, 47%, and 59% respectively. Iraq and Algeria have 60% and 72% of their populations with access to safe drinking water. These percentages represent significant progress in providing clean and safe drinking water to their populations.
The countries with the highest percentages of their populations having access to clean and safe drinking water are Finland, Sweden, the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, and Iceland, all with 100%. This is a great achievement and a testament to the importance these countries place on providing clean and safe drinking water to their populations.
Access to clean and safe drinking water is crucial for the health and well-being of individuals and communities. It is also essential for economic and social development. The countries with low percentages of access to clean and safe drinking water need to prioritize and invest in water infrastructure to ensure that their populations have access to this basic human right.
The international community also has a role to play in supporting these countries to achieve their goals of providing clean and safe drinking water to their populations. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6 aims to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. It is imperative that we work together to achieve this goal and ensure that everyone has access to clean and safe drinking water.
