Philippines vs Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG): Proportion of population using basic sanitation services
Philippines
24.98
in 2024
Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)
9.43
in 2024
Philippines rank
52nd
Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) rank
49th
Proportion of population using basic sanitation services over time
- Philippines
- Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)
How they compare
Philippines currently reports 24.98 against 9.43 in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG), a difference of 15.55.
That makes Philippines's figure about 2.6 times Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Philippines has been ahead every year.
Philippines ranks 52nd and Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) ranks 49th of 149 countries.
Philippines has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Philippines | Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.79 | 6.62 | 11.17 | Philippines |
| 2010s | 20.08 | 8.43 | 11.65 | Philippines |
| 2020s | 23.82 | 9.46 | 14.36 | Philippines |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using basic sanitation services, Philippines or Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
- Philippines, at 24.98 against 9.43 in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using basic sanitation services between Philippines and Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
- 15.55, with Philippines ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Philippines and Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Philippines and Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) rank globally for proportion of population using basic sanitation services?
- Philippines ranks 52nd and Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) ranks 49th 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.