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Headline data

Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services
Year Value
2010 74.0
2015 73.0
2020 80.0
2022 82.0

Source: National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR)

Geographical Area: Rwanda

Unit of Measurement: Percentage (%)

This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Rwanda statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Rwandan statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Rwandan-specific metadata information.

Indicator available

Percentage of HHs with access to improved drinking water source
Indicator description

Not available for this indicator
Geographical coverage

Rwanda
Unit of measurement

Percentage (%)
Definitions

It Is the proportion of households using an improved basic drinking water source. Improved drinking water sources include the following; piped water into dwelling, yard or plot; public taps or standpipes; boreholes or tubewells; protected dug wells; protected springs and rainwater.
Calculations

(Number of households with access to improved drinking water source / Total number of households) * 100
Other information

Not available for this indicator
Comments and limitations

Not available for this indicator
Data last updated Not available for this indicator
Metadata last updated Not available for this indicator

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator name

Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services
Indicator number

6.1.1
Target name

By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all
Target number

Not available for this indicator
Global indicator description

This indicator is defined as the proportion of population using an improved drinking water source which is accessible on premises, available when needed and free from faecal and priority chemical contamination.
UN designated tier

Tier II
UN custodian agency

World Health Organisation (WHO), United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), UN-WATER
Link to UN metadata United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (pdf 428kB) opens in a new window

Source 1

Organisation

National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR)
Periodicity

3 years
Earliest available data

2020
Geographical coverage

Rwanda
Link to data source Households Survey (HHS) opens in a new window
Release date TBD
Next release

TBD
Statistical classification

Official
Contact details

info@statistics.gov.rw
Other information

http://www.statistics.gov.rw/
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