Water in Hong Kong
Water data, science and context for Hong Kong. Every figure carries its source and method, and Hydrionis states what it does not hold.
Headline indicators
Where this number comes from
This is not a direct measurement. Output of a numerical or statistical model rather than a measurement.
Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators, World Bank WDI indicator SH.H2O.SMDW.ZS. Licence: Open — attribution required (attribution required).
Method: Population using an improved drinking water source that is accessible on premises, available when needed, and free from priority contamination — all three simultaneously. Modelled from household surveys and censuses, not counted. Originating body: WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme. The World Bank publishes its datasets under CC BY 4.0, but relayed third-party material may carry the originator's own terms — verify with them before commercial reuse.
Retrieved 24 August 2026.
Where this number comes from
This is not a direct measurement. Output of a numerical or statistical model rather than a measurement.
Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators, World Bank WDI indicator SH.STA.SMSS.ZS. Licence: Open — attribution required (attribution required).
Method: Population using improved sanitation facilities not shared with other households, where excreta are safely disposed of in situ or treated off site. Originating body: WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme. The World Bank publishes its datasets under CC BY 4.0, but relayed third-party material may carry the originator's own terms — verify with them before commercial reuse.
Retrieved 24 August 2026.
In regional context
A national per-capita average conceals seasonal and regional distribution entirely.
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| Subject | Value (m³/person/yr) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mongolia | 10,135 | — |
| Japan | 3,437 | — |
| North Korea | 2,545 | — |
| China | 1,992 | — |
| South Korea | 1,255 | — |