South Africa vs Sweden: Proportion of population using basic sanitation services
South Africa
3.6
in 2024
Sweden
3.39
in 2024
South Africa rank
118th
Sweden rank
120th
Proportion of population using basic sanitation services over time
- South Africa
- Sweden
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 3.6 against 3.39 in Sweden, a difference of 0.21.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Sweden's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 118th and Sweden ranks 120th of 149 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.89 | 3.99 | 9.9 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 13.43 | 3.69 | 9.75 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 5.05 | 3.44 | 1.61 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using basic sanitation services, South Africa or Sweden?
- South Africa, at 3.6 against 3.39 in Sweden as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using basic sanitation services between South Africa and Sweden?
- 0.21, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Sweden?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and Sweden rank globally for proportion of population using basic sanitation services?
- South Africa ranks 118th and Sweden ranks 120th 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.