Cambodia vs South Africa: 1.4.1.b Proportion of the population using basic sanitation services

Cambodia
76.72
in 2022
South Africa
77.63
in 2022
Cambodia rank
140th
South Africa rank
139th

1.4.1.b Proportion of the population using basic sanitation services over time

  • Cambodia
  • South Africa
20406080200020112022

How they compare

South Africa currently reports 77.63 against 76.72 in Cambodia, a difference of 0.91.

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

Cambodia ranks 140th and South Africa ranks 139th of 200 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Cambodia South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 21.71 63.47 41.77 South Africa
2010s 52.4 71.83 19.43 South Africa
2020s 73.51 76.89 3.38 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 1.4.1.b proportion of the population using basic sanitation services, Cambodia or South Africa?
South Africa, at 77.63 against 76.72 in Cambodia as of 2022.
What is the difference in 1.4.1.b proportion of the population using basic sanitation services between Cambodia and South Africa?
0.91, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Cambodia and South Africa?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Cambodia and South Africa rank globally for 1.4.1.b proportion of the population using basic sanitation services?
Cambodia ranks 140th and South Africa ranks 139th of 200 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as 1.4.1.b Proportion of the population using basic sanitation services (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
1.4.1.b Proportion of the population using basic sanitation services (%)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
200 places, 4,476 data points, 2000–2022
Last refreshed