South Africa vs United Kingdom: Population using improved sanitation facilities
South Africa
59.02 million
in 2024
United Kingdom
69.02 million
in 2024
South Africa rank
22nd
United Kingdom rank
19th
Population using improved sanitation facilities over time
- South Africa
- United Kingdom
How they compare
United Kingdom currently reports 69.02 million against 59.02 million in South Africa, a difference of 10.00 million.
That makes United Kingdom's figure about 1.2 times South Africa's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, United Kingdom has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 22nd and United Kingdom ranks 19th of 225 countries.
United Kingdom has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 38.83 million | 60.45 million | 21.62 million | United Kingdom |
| 2010s | 48.19 million | 65.01 million | 16.82 million | United Kingdom |
| 2020s | 56.73 million | 68.09 million | 11.36 million | United Kingdom |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population using improved sanitation facilities, South Africa or United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom, at 69.02 million against 59.02 million in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population using improved sanitation facilities between South Africa and United Kingdom?
- 10.00 million, with United Kingdom ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and United Kingdom?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and United Kingdom rank globally for population using improved sanitation facilities?
- South Africa ranks 22nd and United Kingdom ranks 19th of 225 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.