África Subsahariana vs China: Proportion of population using basic sanitation services
África Subsahariana
10.63
in 2024
China
28.4
in 2024
África Subsahariana rank
46th
China rank
45th
Proportion of population using basic sanitation services over time
- África Subsahariana
- China
How they compare
China currently reports 28.4 against 10.63 in África Subsahariana, a difference of 17.77.
That makes China's figure about 2.7 times África Subsahariana's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
África Subsahariana ranks 46th and China ranks 45th of 61 groups.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | África Subsahariana | China | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.78 | 44.3 | 37.52 | China |
| 2010s | 9.07 | 35.58 | 26.51 | China |
| 2020s | 10.59 | 28.52 | 17.93 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using basic sanitation services, África Subsahariana or China?
- China, at 28.4 against 10.63 in África Subsahariana as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using basic sanitation services between África Subsahariana and China?
- 17.77, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for África Subsahariana and China?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do África Subsahariana and China rank globally for proportion of population using basic sanitation services?
- África Subsahariana ranks 46th and China ranks 45th of 61 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Proportion of population using basic sanitation services (Sanitation). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.