South Africa vs Uganda: Proportion of population using basic sanitation services
South Africa
3.6
in 2024
Uganda
3.53
in 2024
South Africa rank
118th
Uganda rank
119th
Proportion of population using basic sanitation services over time
- South Africa
- Uganda
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 3.6 against 3.53 in Uganda, a difference of 0.07.
Across all 25 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 118th and Uganda ranks 119th 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 | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.89 | 2.31 | 11.58 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 13.43 | 2.91 | 10.52 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 5.05 | 3.39 | 1.66 | 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 Uganda?
- South Africa, at 3.6 against 3.53 in Uganda as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using basic sanitation services between South Africa and Uganda?
- 0.07, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Uganda?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and Uganda rank globally for proportion of population using basic sanitation services?
- South Africa ranks 118th and Uganda ranks 119th 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.