From 2016 to 2020, China saw a positive trend in the percentage of its rural population using improved drinking water sources, growing from 94.1% to 98.6%. Over the five-year period, this yielded a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of approximately 1%. By 2023, this trend continued to approach near-universal access.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued urbanization affecting rural demographics.
- Government policies aimed at environmental sustainability and public health.
- Technological advancements in water purification and distribution.
