The data displays the proportion of the population with access to at least basic and limited drinking water services in selected world regions in 2015. That year, 91% of the population in Northern Africa had access at least basic drinking water services.
Access to safe drinking waterImproved drinking water refers to a source that can be adequately protected from outside contamination, mostly by fecal matter. An improved sanitation facility keeps human waste out of reach, for example, by using a flush toilet or a septic tank.
