Rwanda vs Zambia: Population using improved sanitation facilities
Rwanda
14.05 million
in 2024
Zambia
12.80 million
in 2024
Rwanda rank
68th
Zambia rank
69th
Population using improved sanitation facilities over time
- Rwanda
- Zambia
How they compare
Rwanda currently reports 14.05 million against 12.80 million in Zambia, a difference of 1.25 million.
That makes Rwanda's figure about 1.1 times Zambia's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Rwanda has been ahead every year.
Rwanda ranks 68th and Zambia ranks 69th of 232 countries.
Rwanda has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Rwanda | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.53 million | 4.24 million | 1.28 million | Rwanda |
| 2010s | 9.33 million | 7.92 million | 1.41 million | Rwanda |
| 2020s | 13.00 million | 11.65 million | 1.35 million | Rwanda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population using improved sanitation facilities, Rwanda or Zambia?
- Rwanda, at 14.05 million against 12.80 million in Zambia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population using improved sanitation facilities between Rwanda and Zambia?
- 1.25 million, with Rwanda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Rwanda and Zambia?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Rwanda and Zambia rank globally for population using improved sanitation facilities?
- Rwanda ranks 68th and Zambia ranks 69th 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.