Paraguay vs Western Africa (African Union): Proportion of population using basic sanitation services
Paraguay
37.41
in 2024
Western Africa (African Union)
14.64
in 2024
Paraguay rank
34th
Western Africa (African Union) rank
31st
Proportion of population using basic sanitation services over time
- Paraguay
- Western Africa (African Union)
How they compare
Paraguay currently reports 37.41 against 14.64 in Western Africa (African Union), a difference of 22.77.
That makes Paraguay's figure about 2.6 times Western Africa (African Union)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Paraguay has been ahead every year.
Paraguay ranks 34th and Western Africa (African Union) ranks 31st of 149 countries.
Paraguay has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Paraguay | Western Africa (African Union) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 26.26 | 7.84 | 18.42 | Paraguay |
| 2010s | 32.01 | 11.08 | 20.94 | Paraguay |
| 2020s | 36.26 | 13.95 | 22.31 | Paraguay |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using basic sanitation services, Paraguay or Western Africa (African Union)?
- Paraguay, at 37.41 against 14.64 in Western Africa (African Union) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using basic sanitation services between Paraguay and Western Africa (African Union)?
- 22.77, with Paraguay ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Paraguay and Western Africa (African Union)?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Paraguay and Western Africa (African Union) rank globally for proportion of population using basic sanitation services?
- Paraguay ranks 34th and Western Africa (African Union) ranks 31st 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.