Gambia vs Namibia: Population using improved sanitation facilities
Gambia
1.65 million
in 2024
Namibia
1.60 million
in 2024
Gambia rank
144th
Namibia rank
147th
Population using improved sanitation facilities over time
- Gambia
- Namibia
How they compare
Gambia currently reports 1.65 million against 1.60 million in Namibia, a difference of 57,260.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Gambia has been ahead every year.
Gambia ranks 144th and Namibia ranks 147th of 232 countries.
Gambia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Gambia | Namibia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.31 million | 772,171 | 541,158 | Gambia |
| 2010s | 1.47 million | 1.11 million | 360,350 | Gambia |
| 2020s | 1.59 million | 1.49 million | 93,696 | Gambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population using improved sanitation facilities, Gambia or Namibia?
- Gambia, at 1.65 million against 1.60 million in Namibia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population using improved sanitation facilities between Gambia and Namibia?
- 57,260, with Gambia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Gambia and Namibia?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Gambia and Namibia rank globally for population using improved sanitation facilities?
- Gambia ranks 144th and Namibia ranks 147th 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.