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Canada

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Safely managed drinking water
96.9%

% of population·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Canada2024 · 96.9%
024.7649.5374.2999.061960199320252000: 99%2001: 99.1%2002: 99.1%2003: 99.1%2004: 99.1%2005: 98.9%2006: 98.8%2007: 98.7%2008: 98.6%2009: 98.5%2010: 98.4%2011: 98.3%2012: 98.2%2013: 98%2014: 97.9%2015: 97.8%2016: 97.7%2017: 97.6%2018: 97.5%2019: 97.4%2020: 97.2%2021: 97.1%2022: 97%2023: 96.9%2024: 96.9%

The percentage of people using drinking water from an improved source that is accessible on premises, available when needed and free from fecal and priority chemical contamination. Improved water sources include piped water, boreholes or tubewells, protected dug wells, protected springs, and packaged or delivered water.

Country context

Canada in perspective

Region
North America
Capital
Ottawa
Country code
CAN