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

Ghana
15.83
in 2022
Uganda
17.8
in 2022
Ghana rank
118th
Uganda rank
115th

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

  • Ghana
  • Uganda
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How they compare

Uganda currently reports 17.8 against 15.83 in Ghana, a difference of 1.97.

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

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

Ghana ranks 118th and Uganda ranks 115th of 132 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Ghana Uganda Difference Ahead
2000s 5.69 14.91 9.22 Uganda
2010s 11.44 16.6 5.16 Uganda
2020s 15.25 17.65 2.39 Uganda

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 Uganda?
Uganda, at 17.8 against 15.83 in Ghana as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation between Ghana and Uganda?
1.97, with Uganda ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Uganda?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Ghana and Uganda rank globally for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
Ghana ranks 118th and Uganda ranks 115th 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