Africa (WHO regions) vs Denmark: Proportion of population using at least basic sanitation services
Africa (WHO regions)
37.17
in 2024
Denmark
99.6
in 2024
Africa (WHO regions) rank
45th
Denmark rank
42nd
Proportion of population using at least basic sanitation services over time
- Africa (WHO regions)
- Denmark
How they compare
Denmark currently reports 99.6 against 37.17 in Africa (WHO regions), a difference of 62.43.
That makes Denmark's figure about 2.7 times Africa (WHO regions)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Denmark has been ahead every year.
Africa (WHO regions) ranks 45th and Denmark ranks 42nd of 61 groups.
Denmark has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa (WHO regions) | Denmark | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 27.03 | 99.6 | 72.57 | Denmark |
| 2010s | 32.4 | 99.6 | 67.19 | Denmark |
| 2020s | 36.63 | 99.6 | 62.97 | Denmark |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using at least basic sanitation services, Africa (WHO regions) or Denmark?
- Denmark, at 99.6 against 37.17 in Africa (WHO regions) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using at least basic sanitation services between Africa (WHO regions) and Denmark?
- 62.43, with Denmark ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa (WHO regions) and Denmark?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Africa (WHO regions) and Denmark rank globally for proportion of population using at least basic sanitation services?
- Africa (WHO regions) ranks 45th and Denmark ranks 42nd of 61 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Proportion of population using at least basic sanitation services (Sanitation). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.