China vs Eastern Africa (African Union): Proportion of population using basic sanitation services (Sanitation)
China
28.4
in 2024
Eastern Africa (African Union)
10.22
in 2024
China rank
45th
Eastern Africa (African Union) rank
47th
Proportion of population using basic sanitation services (Sanitation) over time
- China
- Eastern Africa (African Union)
How they compare
China currently reports 28.4 against 10.22 in Eastern Africa (African Union), a difference of 18.18.
That makes China's figure about 2.8 times Eastern Africa (African Union)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 45th and Eastern Africa (African Union) ranks 47th of 149 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Eastern Africa (African Union) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 44.3 | 4.18 | 40.11 | China |
| 2010s | 35.58 | 6.97 | 28.61 | China |
| 2020s | 28.52 | 9.73 | 18.79 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using basic sanitation services, China or Eastern Africa (African Union)?
- China, at 28.4 against 10.22 in Eastern Africa (African Union) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using basic sanitation services between China and Eastern Africa (African Union)?
- 18.18, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Eastern Africa (African Union)?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do China and Eastern Africa (African Union) rank globally for proportion of population using basic sanitation services?
- China ranks 45th and Eastern Africa (African Union) ranks 47th of 149 countries.
- 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.