Benin vs Sierra Leone: 1.4.1.a Proportion of the population using basic drinking water

Benin
67.36
in 2022
Sierra Leone
65.34
in 2022
Benin rank
176th
Sierra Leone rank
177th

1.4.1.a Proportion of the population using basic drinking water over time

  • Benin
  • Sierra Leone
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How they compare

Benin currently reports 67.36 against 65.34 in Sierra Leone, a difference of 2.02.

Across all 23 years both countries report, Benin has been ahead every year.

Benin ranks 176th and Sierra Leone ranks 177th of 200 countries.

Benin has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Benin Sierra Leone Difference Ahead
2000s 63 45.43 17.57 Benin
2010s 65.62 56.8 8.83 Benin
2020s 67.12 64.2 2.92 Benin

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 1.4.1.a proportion of the population using basic drinking water, Benin or Sierra Leone?
Benin, at 67.36 against 65.34 in Sierra Leone as of 2022.
What is the difference in 1.4.1.a proportion of the population using basic drinking water between Benin and Sierra Leone?
2.02, with Benin ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Sierra Leone?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Benin and Sierra Leone rank globally for 1.4.1.a proportion of the population using basic drinking water?
Benin ranks 176th and Sierra Leone ranks 177th of 200 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as 1.4.1.a Proportion of the population using basic drinking water services (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
1.4.1.a Proportion of the population using basic drinking water services (%)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
200 places, 4,456 data points, 2000–2022
Last refreshed