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

Benin
2.7
in 2022
Niger
8.12
in 2022
Benin rank
132nd
Niger rank
129th

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

  • Benin
  • Niger
2468200020112022

How they compare

Niger currently reports 8.12 against 2.7 in Benin, a difference of 5.42.

That makes Niger's figure about 3.0 times Benin's.

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

Benin ranks 132nd and Niger ranks 129th of 132 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Benin Niger Difference Ahead
2000s 1.43 4.05 2.62 Niger
2010s 2.21 6.4 4.19 Niger
2020s 2.69 7.86 5.17 Niger

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 Niger?
Niger, at 8.12 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 Niger?
5.42, with Niger ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Niger?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Benin and Niger rank globally for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
Benin ranks 132nd and Niger ranks 129th 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