Lao PDR Clean Water Access 2000-2023
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.
- Lao PDR clean water access for 2020 was 17.68%, a 0.09% increase from 2019.
- Lao PDR clean water access for 2019 was 17.59%, a 0.43% increase from 2018.
- Lao PDR clean water access for 2018 was 17.16%, a 0.43% increase from 2017.
- Lao PDR clean water access for 2017 was 16.73%, a 0.43% increase from 2016.
Lao PDR Clean Water Access - Historical Data |
Year |
% of Population |
Annual Change |
2020 |
17.68% |
0.09% |
2019 |
17.59% |
0.43% |
2018 |
17.16% |
0.43% |
2017 |
16.73% |
0.43% |
2016 |
16.30% |
0.43% |
2015 |
15.88% |
0.43% |
2014 |
15.45% |
0.43% |
2013 |
15.02% |
0.43% |
2012 |
14.59% |
0.43% |
2011 |
14.17% |
0.43% |
2010 |
13.74% |
0.43% |
2009 |
13.31% |
0.43% |
2008 |
12.89% |
0.43% |
2007 |
12.46% |
0.43% |
2006 |
12.03% |
0.43% |
2005 |
11.61% |
0.49% |
2004 |
11.12% |
0.51% |
2003 |
10.61% |
2.01% |
2002 |
8.60% |
1.94% |
2001 |
6.67% |
1.79% |
2000 |
4.88% |
1.79% |