India vs South Africa: 1.4.1.b Proportion of the population using basic sanitation services
India
78.39
in 2022
South Africa
77.63
in 2022
India rank
137th
South Africa rank
139th
1.4.1.b Proportion of the population using basic sanitation services over time
- India
- South Africa
How they compare
India currently reports 78.39 against 77.63 in South Africa, a difference of 0.76.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 2000 it was South Africa ahead.
India ranks 137th 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 | India | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 26.74 | 63.47 | 36.73 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 56.24 | 71.83 | 15.59 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 75.48 | 76.89 | 1.41 | 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, India or South Africa?
- India, at 78.39 against 77.63 in South Africa as of 2022.
- What is the difference in 1.4.1.b proportion of the population using basic sanitation services between India and South Africa?
- 0.76, with India ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for India and South Africa?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do India and South Africa rank globally for 1.4.1.b proportion of the population using basic sanitation services?
- India ranks 137th 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.