Ghana vs Senegal: 6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation

Ghana
15.83
in 2022
Senegal
14.06
in 2022
Ghana rank
118th
Senegal rank
121st

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

  • Ghana
  • Senegal
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How they compare

Ghana currently reports 15.83 against 14.06 in Senegal, a difference of 1.77.

That makes Ghana's figure about 1.1 times Senegal's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Senegal ahead.

Ghana ranks 118th and Senegal ranks 121st of 132 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Ghana averaged higher in 1 and Senegal in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ghana Senegal Difference Ahead
2000s 5.69 18.12 12.44 Senegal
2010s 11.44 17.26 5.82 Senegal
2020s 15.25 13.87 1.39 Ghana

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, Ghana or Senegal?
Ghana, at 15.83 against 14.06 in Senegal as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation between Ghana and Senegal?
1.77, with Ghana ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Senegal?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Ghana and Senegal rank globally for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
Ghana ranks 118th and Senegal ranks 121st 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