Oman vs Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG): Proportion of population using at least basic sanitation services

Oman
99.32
in 2024
Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)
35.41
in 2024
Oman rank
50th
Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) rank
52nd

Proportion of population using at least basic sanitation services over time

  • Oman
  • Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)
20406080100200020122024

How they compare

Oman currently reports 99.32 against 35.41 in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG), a difference of 63.91.

That makes Oman's figure about 2.8 times Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)'s.

Across all 25 years both countries report, Oman has been ahead every year.

Oman ranks 50th and Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) ranks 52nd of 231 countries.

Oman has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Oman Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) Difference Ahead
2000s 91.98 24.35 67.63 Oman
2010s 98.51 30.22 68.29 Oman
2020s 99.32 34.82 64.5 Oman

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher proportion of population using at least basic sanitation services, Oman or Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
Oman, at 99.32 against 35.41 in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) as of 2024.
What is the difference in proportion of population using at least basic sanitation services between Oman and Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
63.91, with Oman ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Oman and Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Oman and Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) rank globally for proportion of population using at least basic sanitation services?
Oman ranks 50th and Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) ranks 52nd of 231 countries.
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