Bulgaria vs South Africa: 6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation

Bulgaria
73.46
in 2022
South Africa
71.71
in 2022
Bulgaria rank
55th
South Africa rank
57th

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

  • Bulgaria
  • South Africa
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How they compare

Bulgaria currently reports 73.46 against 71.71 in South Africa, a difference of 1.75.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Bulgaria ahead.

Bulgaria ranks 55th and South Africa ranks 57th of 132 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Bulgaria averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Bulgaria South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 57.13 58.28 1.15 South Africa
2010s 65.46 66.15 0.6957 South Africa
2020s 72.45 70.99 1.46 Bulgaria

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, Bulgaria or South Africa?
Bulgaria, at 73.46 against 71.71 in South Africa as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation between Bulgaria and South Africa?
1.75, with Bulgaria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Bulgaria and South Africa?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Bulgaria and South Africa rank globally for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
Bulgaria ranks 55th and South Africa ranks 57th 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