Lesotho vs Namibia: Population using improved sanitation facilities
Lesotho
1.57 million
in 2024
Namibia
1.60 million
in 2024
Lesotho rank
148th
Namibia rank
147th
Population using improved sanitation facilities over time
- Lesotho
- Namibia
How they compare
Namibia currently reports 1.60 million against 1.57 million in Lesotho, a difference of 25,500.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Namibia has been ahead every year.
Lesotho ranks 148th and Namibia ranks 147th of 232 countries.
Namibia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Lesotho | Namibia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 574,917 | 772,171 | 197,255 | Namibia |
| 2010s | 1.03 million | 1.11 million | 84,527 | Namibia |
| 2020s | 1.45 million | 1.49 million | 42,462 | Namibia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population using improved sanitation facilities, Lesotho or Namibia?
- Namibia, at 1.60 million against 1.57 million in Lesotho as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population using improved sanitation facilities between Lesotho and Namibia?
- 25,500, with Namibia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Lesotho and Namibia?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Lesotho and Namibia rank globally for population using improved sanitation facilities?
- Lesotho ranks 148th 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.