Australia vs Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG): Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources
Australia
99.97
in 2024
Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)
81.01
in 2024
Australia rank
54th
Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) rank
51st
Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources over time
- Australia
- Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)
How they compare
Australia currently reports 99.97 against 81.01 in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG), a difference of 18.96.
That makes Australia's figure about 1.2 times Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Australia has been ahead every year.
Australia ranks 54th and Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) ranks 51st of 231 countries.
Australia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Australia | Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 99.77 | 59.37 | 40.41 | Australia |
| 2010s | 99.94 | 70.85 | 29.09 | Australia |
| 2020s | 99.97 | 79.02 | 20.95 | Australia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using improved drinking water sources, Australia or Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
- Australia, at 99.97 against 81.01 in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using improved drinking water sources between Australia and Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
- 18.96, with Australia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Australia and Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) rank globally for proportion of population using improved drinking water sources?
- Australia ranks 54th and Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) ranks 51st of 231 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.