Botswana
Safely managed drinking water in Botswana
% · UNICEF · Annual
Methodology & source
How this is measured.
Definition
Percentage of population using a drinking water source that is on premises, available when needed, and free of contamination.
Calculation
WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene.
Primary source
Update frequency
Annual
Caveats
Definition is stricter than the older "improved water source" indicator — historical comparisons should use JMP service-ladder rungs consistently.
Cite this dataset
For researchers and journalists.
Cusp Africa. 2026. "Botswana — Safely managed drinking water." Sourced from UNICEF (Indicator UNICEF.WATER). Accessed June 3, 2026. https://cuspafrica.com/data/safe-water/botswana.
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