Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) vs United States: Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources
Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)
81.01
in 2024
United States
99.98
in 2024
Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) rank
51st
United States rank
53rd
Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources over time
- Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)
- United States
How they compare
United States currently reports 99.98 against 81.01 in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG), a difference of 18.97.
That makes United States's figure about 1.2 times Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)'s.
Across all 20 years both countries report, United States has been ahead every year.
Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) ranks 51st and United States ranks 53rd of 61 groups.
United States has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 62.26 | 98.91 | 36.65 | United States |
| 2010s | 70.85 | 99.38 | 28.53 | United States |
| 2020s | 79.02 | 99.93 | 20.91 | United States |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using improved drinking water sources, Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) or United States?
- United States, at 99.98 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 Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) and United States?
- 18.97, with United States ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) and United States?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) and United States rank globally for proportion of population using improved drinking water sources?
- Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) ranks 51st and United States ranks 53rd of 61 groups.
- 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.