Colombia vs Northern Africa (African Union): Proportion of population using basic sanitation services
Colombia
77.89
in 2024
Northern Africa (African Union)
37.45
in 2024
Colombia rank
5th
Northern Africa (African Union) rank
5th
Proportion of population using basic sanitation services over time
- Colombia
- Northern Africa (African Union)
How they compare
Colombia currently reports 77.89 against 37.45 in Northern Africa (African Union), a difference of 40.44.
That makes Colombia's figure about 2.1 times Northern Africa (African Union)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Colombia has been ahead every year.
Colombia ranks 5th and Northern Africa (African Union) ranks 5th of 149 countries.
Colombia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | Northern Africa (African Union) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 63.07 | 49.67 | 13.41 | Colombia |
| 2010s | 70.69 | 48.6 | 22.08 | Colombia |
| 2020s | 76.38 | 40.56 | 35.82 | Colombia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using basic sanitation services, Colombia or Northern Africa (African Union)?
- Colombia, at 77.89 against 37.45 in Northern Africa (African Union) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using basic sanitation services between Colombia and Northern Africa (African Union)?
- 40.44, with Colombia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Northern Africa (African Union)?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Colombia and Northern Africa (African Union) rank globally for proportion of population using basic sanitation services?
- Colombia ranks 5th and Northern Africa (African Union) ranks 5th 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.