South Africa vs Palestine: 6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation

South Africa
71.71
in 2022
Palestine
70.11
in 2022
South Africa rank
57th
Palestine rank
58th

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

  • South Africa
  • Palestine
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 71.71 against 70.11 in Palestine, a difference of 1.6.

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

South Africa ranks 57th and Palestine ranks 58th of 132 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade South Africa Palestine Difference Ahead
2000s 58.28 45.67 12.61 South Africa
2010s 66.15 58.49 7.67 South Africa
2020s 70.99 68.58 2.41 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, South Africa or Palestine?
South Africa, at 71.71 against 70.11 in Palestine as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation between South Africa and Palestine?
1.6, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Palestine?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do South Africa and Palestine rank globally for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
South Africa ranks 57th and Palestine ranks 58th 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