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

Ethiopia
7.22
in 2022
Niger
8.12
in 2022
Ethiopia rank
130th
Niger rank
129th

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

  • Ethiopia
  • Niger
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How they compare

Niger currently reports 8.12 against 7.22 in Ethiopia, a difference of 0.9.

That makes Niger's figure about 1.1 times Ethiopia's.

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

Ethiopia ranks 130th 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 Ethiopia Niger Difference Ahead
2000s 3.23 4.05 0.8277 Niger
2010s 5.64 6.4 0.7655 Niger
2020s 7.1 7.86 0.7627 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, Ethiopia or Niger?
Niger, at 8.12 against 7.22 in Ethiopia as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation between Ethiopia and Niger?
0.9, with Niger ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and Niger?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Ethiopia and Niger rank globally for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
Ethiopia ranks 130th 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