Benin vs Ethiopia: 6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation

Benin
2.7
in 2022
Ethiopia
7.22
in 2022
Benin rank
132nd
Ethiopia rank
130th

6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation over time

  • Benin
  • Ethiopia
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How they compare

Ethiopia currently reports 7.22 against 2.7 in Benin, a difference of 4.52.

That makes Ethiopia's figure about 2.7 times Benin's.

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

Benin ranks 132nd and Ethiopia ranks 130th of 132 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Benin Ethiopia Difference Ahead
2000s 1.43 3.23 1.79 Ethiopia
2010s 2.21 5.64 3.43 Ethiopia
2020s 2.69 7.1 4.41 Ethiopia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation, Benin or Ethiopia?
Ethiopia, at 7.22 against 2.7 in Benin as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation between Benin and Ethiopia?
4.52, with Ethiopia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Ethiopia?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Benin and Ethiopia rank globally for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
Benin ranks 132nd and Ethiopia ranks 130th of 132 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as 6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services (%)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
132 places, 2,993 data points, 2000–2022
Last refreshed