Americas (WHO regions) vs Nigeria: Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved

Americas (WHO regions)
4.64
in 2024
Nigeria
30.93
in 2024
Americas (WHO regions) rank
56th
Nigeria rank
59th

Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved over time

  • Americas (WHO regions)
  • Nigeria
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How they compare

Nigeria currently reports 30.93 against 4.64 in Americas (WHO regions), a difference of 26.29.

That makes Nigeria's figure about 6.7 times Americas (WHO regions)'s.

Across all 25 years both countries report, Nigeria has been ahead every year.

Americas (WHO regions) ranks 56th and Nigeria ranks 59th of 61 groups.

Nigeria has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Americas (WHO regions) Nigeria Difference Ahead
2000s 7.51 42.29 34.78 Nigeria
2010s 6.38 36.31 29.93 Nigeria
2020s 5.07 31.67 26.6 Nigeria

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved, Americas (WHO regions) or Nigeria?
Nigeria, at 30.93 against 4.64 in Americas (WHO regions) as of 2024.
What is the difference in proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved between Americas (WHO regions) and Nigeria?
26.29, with Nigeria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Americas (WHO regions) and Nigeria?
25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Americas (WHO regions) and Nigeria rank globally for proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved?
Americas (WHO regions) ranks 56th and Nigeria ranks 59th of 61 groups.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved facilities (Sanitation). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved facilities (Sanitation)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
288 places, 6,989 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed