China vs South Africa: 6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation
China
67.22
in 2022
South Africa
71.71
in 2022
China rank
60th
South Africa rank
57th
6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation over time
- China
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 71.71 against 67.22 in China, a difference of 4.49.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times China's.
Across all 23 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
China ranks 60th and South Africa ranks 57th of 132 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20.69 | 58.28 | 37.59 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 48.15 | 66.15 | 18 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 65.92 | 70.99 | 5.07 | South Africa |
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, China or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 71.71 against 67.22 in China as of 2022.
- What is the difference in 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation between China and South Africa?
- 4.49, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and South Africa?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do China and South Africa rank globally for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
- China ranks 60th 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.