Categories: Ranks & Reports

26 % of world’s population does not have safe drinking water: UNESCO report

A report presented by UNESCO at the UN 2023 Water Conference in New York reveals that a significant portion of the world’s population still does not have access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation. The report indicates that 26% of the global population lacks safe drinking water, while 46% do not have access to well-managed sanitation facilities.

19% of world's people without access to clean water live in India19% of world's people without access to clean water live in India

About the UN 2023 Water Conference:

It will be the second UN Conference dedicated to water after the one held in Mar del Plata, Argentina, in 1977. UN has launched a global campaign called ‘Be the Change’ to mark World Water Day 2023.

Welcoming Indian Delegates to the UN 2023 Water Conference Tickets, Sun, Mar 26, 2023 at 6:00 PM | EventbriteWelcoming Indian Delegates to the UN 2023 Water Conference Tickets, Sun, Mar 26, 2023 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite

The Report: UN World Water Development Report 2023:

The WWDR is published by UNESCO on behalf of UN-Water and its production is coordinated by the UNESCO World Water Assessment Programme. It is an annual report released on Launched on World Water Day (22nd March) every year.

The report’s principal discoveries:

Global Findings:

According to statistics, a significant portion of the world’s population, specifically two billion individuals, lack access to safe drinking water, and 3.6 billion people do not have access to well-managed sanitation facilities.

It is projected that by 2050, nearly half of the world’s urban population will face water scarcity, up from one-third in 2016. India is expected to be one of the most severely affected countries in this regard.

South Asia:

80% of people living under water stress lived in Asia; in particular, northeast China, as well as India and Pakistan.

You may also read this:

Find More Ranks and Reports Here

Piyush Shukla

Recent Posts

FSIB Picks R Doraiswamy as MD & CEO of LIC

In a key development for India’s largest life insurance company, the Financial Services Institutions Bureau…

2 mins ago

List of Important Days in June 2025, National and International Days

June is a special month with many important days that are celebrated in India and…

21 mins ago

Which District of Uttar Pradesh is Known as the City of Rose Water?

There are many cities in India that are known for something special, like species, textiles…

16 hours ago

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 Begins with Snana Purnima Today; Check Full Schedule, Start and End Dates

Every year in Puri, Odisha, a very special festival takes place to honor Lord Jagannath,…

17 hours ago

Katrina Kaif Appointed Global Tourism Ambassador for the Maldives

In a strategic tourism and diplomatic move, Bollywood actor Katrina Kaif has been named the…

18 hours ago

GK Quiz on Kabir Das Jayanti 2025, Questions and Answers

Kabir Das Jayanti is celebrated every year to remember the birth of Sant Kabir Das,…

19 hours ago