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

Burkina Faso
9.75
in 2022
Niger
8.12
in 2022
Burkina Faso rank
128th
Niger rank
129th

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

  • Burkina Faso
  • Niger
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How they compare

Burkina Faso currently reports 9.75 against 8.12 in Niger, a difference of 1.63.

That makes Burkina Faso's figure about 1.2 times Niger's.

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

Burkina Faso ranks 128th and Niger ranks 129th of 132 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Burkina Faso Niger Difference Ahead
2000s 4.71 4.05 0.6617 Burkina Faso
2010s 7.8 6.4 1.39 Burkina Faso
2020s 9.45 7.86 1.59 Burkina Faso

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, Burkina Faso or Niger?
Burkina Faso, at 9.75 against 8.12 in Niger as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation between Burkina Faso and Niger?
1.63, with Burkina Faso ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Niger?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Burkina Faso and Niger rank globally for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
Burkina Faso ranks 128th 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