Peru vs South Africa: Proportion of population using at least basic sanitation services
Peru
78.77
in 2024
South Africa
77.38
in 2024
Peru rank
169th
South Africa rank
170th
Proportion of population using at least basic sanitation services over time
- Peru
- South Africa
How they compare
Peru currently reports 78.77 against 77.38 in South Africa, a difference of 1.39.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Peru has been ahead every year.
Peru ranks 169th and South Africa ranks 170th of 231 countries.
Peru has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Peru | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 67.78 | 63.98 | 3.8 | Peru |
| 2010s | 73.72 | 71.25 | 2.47 | Peru |
| 2020s | 77.73 | 76.16 | 1.57 | Peru |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using at least basic sanitation services, Peru or South Africa?
- Peru, at 78.77 against 77.38 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using at least basic sanitation services between Peru and South Africa?
- 1.39, with Peru ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Peru and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Peru and South Africa rank globally for proportion of population using at least basic sanitation services?
- Peru ranks 169th and South Africa ranks 170th 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.