1. Papua New Guinea
Percentage of population using improved drinking water sources: 40.00%
Unexpectedly, the number one spot on our list of countries with least access to clean water has not been captured by an African country, but Papua New Guinea. What’s even more surprising is the fact that this nation is actually quite wealthy when it comes to natural resources. Due to innumerable hindrances, Papua New Guinea could not explore these blessings for a very long time. Recently, however, the country has been able to keep its economic growth rate at a stable positive percentage. The question is: will this growth assist them in generating enough resources to help the 60% of their population that does not have access to clean water? Well, I certainly hope so.
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