Australia vs Ghana: Population using improved sanitation facilities
Australia
26.71 million
in 2024
Ghana
25.18 million
in 2024
Australia rank
46th
Ghana rank
48th
Population using improved sanitation facilities over time
- Australia
- Ghana
How they compare
Australia currently reports 26.71 million against 25.18 million in Ghana, a difference of 1.54 million.
That makes Australia's figure about 1.1 times Ghana's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Australia has been ahead every year.
Australia ranks 46th and Ghana ranks 48th of 232 countries.
Australia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Australia | Ghana | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20.29 million | 13.53 million | 6.77 million | Australia |
| 2010s | 23.79 million | 19.16 million | 4.63 million | Australia |
| 2020s | 26.21 million | 23.87 million | 2.34 million | Australia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population using improved sanitation facilities, Australia or Ghana?
- Australia, at 26.71 million against 25.18 million in Ghana as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population using improved sanitation facilities between Australia and Ghana?
- 1.54 million, with Australia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Ghana?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Australia and Ghana rank globally for population using improved sanitation facilities?
- Australia ranks 46th and Ghana ranks 48th of 232 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Population using improved sanitation facilities. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.