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
20406080100200020122024

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.

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Indicator
Proportion of population using at least basic sanitation services (Sanitation)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
292 places, 7,089 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed