More Africans have access to cell phone service than piped water

By Phoebe Parke, for CNN

Updated 1352 GMT (2152 HKT) January 19, 2016

A report by Afrobarometer shows that across Africa less than one in three people have a proper drainage system, but 93% have access to cell phone service. The report also illustrates which African countries offer the largest availability of basic services and infrastructure to their citizens.
Photos: Top 10 countries in Africa for infrastructure
A report by Afrobarometer shows that across Africa less than one in three people have a proper drainage system, but 93% have access to cell phone service. The report also illustrates which African countries offer the largest availability of basic services and infrastructure to their citizens.
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There are big differences between provisions from country to country. Ivory Coast is one of the top ten countries in Africa for basic services, including electricity, piped water, sewerage, paved or tarred roads and cell phone service. Here, 85% of residents have access to piped water, the average is 63%.
Photos: Top 10 countries in Africa for infrastructure
Ivory Coast – There are big differences between provisions from country to country. Ivory Coast is one of the top ten countries in Africa for basic services, including electricity, piped water, sewerage, paved or tarred roads and cell phone service. Here, 85% of residents have access to piped water, the average is 63%.
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In the African Island country of São Tomé and Príncipe, 90% of residents have access to the electric grid, while only 26% have proper sewerage.