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
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.