Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services

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Headline data

6.1.1. Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services
Year Value
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014 73.1
2015 77.0
2016 77.2
2017 80.8
2018 82.1
2019 83.1
2020 85.3
2021 86.4
2022 88.5
2023 90.7
2024 91.5
2025 91.2

Source: National Bureau of Statistics

Geographical Area: The Republic of Moldova, without the left side of the river Nistru and the municipality of Bender

Unit of Measurement: Percent, %

Footnote:

1. Starting with 2019, the data are not fully comparable to the previous period, as the HBS methodology was modified

2. Starting with 2025, the data are not fully comparable to the previous period, as the HBS methodology was modified

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

Indicator

Indicator 6.1.1: Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services
Definition and concepts
<p>Safe sources of water supply include: aqueduct inside the dwelling and aqueduct outside the dwelling, including public network aqueduct, artesian well, spring well.</p> <p> Aqueduct within the dwelling is considered when there is a network of water distribution within the premises, through which water comes from centralised networks, artesian well, own well, as well house with isolated kitchen in which a tap is installed from the network of water distribution.</p> <p> Aqueduct outside the dwelling - when the household has a tap with water located in the courtyard, and the network does not get to the dwelling.</p>
Unit of measure

Percent, %
Method of computation

Number of household members using improved sources of water / Total number of population * 100
Comparability with global indicator

UN definition for MICS - water supplied through aqueduct in the dwelling/ household, protected well/spring was not taken into consideration if the sanitary protection zone is organised or not, as well as distance up to the possible pollution sources. At the same time the access to improved source does not mean automatically access to safe sources of drinking water, and this may be determined only by competent authorities after quality investigation, which was not the object of the given study.
Periodicity

Annual
Data last updated Jul 14, 2026
Metadata last updated Jul 14, 2026

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

Indicator 6.1.1: Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services
Target

Target 6.1: By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all
UN designated tier

1
Link to global metadata

https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/files/Metadata-06-01-01.pdf
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United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata
International organisations(s) responsible for global monitoring

World Health Organization (WHO)

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Related indicators

All targets under Goal 6, as well as targets 1.2, 1.4, 2.2, 3.2, 3.8, 3.9, 4a, 5.4 and 11.1
Metadata update

2024-09-27

Source 1

Data sources

Household Budget Survey
Data producers

National Bureau of Statistics
Data providers

National Bureau of Statistics
Institutional mandate
<p>Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development </p> <p>Ministry of Health</p>
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