Central African Republic vs Democratic Republic of Congo: 1.4.1.b Proportion of the population using basic sanitation services

Central African Republic
13.85
in 2022
Democratic Republic of Congo
16.17
in 2022
Central African Republic rank
197th
Democratic Republic of Congo rank
194th

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

  • Central African Republic
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
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How they compare

Democratic Republic of Congo currently reports 16.17 against 13.85 in Central African Republic, a difference of 2.32.

That makes Democratic Republic of Congo's figure about 1.2 times Central African Republic's.

Across all 23 years both countries report, Democratic Republic of Congo has been ahead every year.

Central African Republic ranks 197th and Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 194th of 200 countries.

Democratic Republic of Congo has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Central African Republic Democratic Republic of Congo Difference Ahead
2000s 19.82 21.77 1.95 Democratic Republic of Congo
2010s 16.17 17.91 1.74 Democratic Republic of Congo
2020s 13.91 16.15 2.24 Democratic Republic of Congo

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, Central African Republic or Democratic Republic of Congo?
Democratic Republic of Congo, at 16.17 against 13.85 in Central African Republic as of 2022.
What is the difference in 1.4.1.b proportion of the population using basic sanitation services between Central African Republic and Democratic Republic of Congo?
2.32, with Democratic Republic of Congo ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Democratic Republic of Congo?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Central African Republic and Democratic Republic of Congo rank globally for 1.4.1.b proportion of the population using basic sanitation services?
Central African Republic ranks 197th and Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 194th 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