Botswana vs Eastern Africa (African Union): Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved
Botswana
82.83
in 2024
Eastern Africa (African Union)
37.66
in 2024
Botswana rank
6th
Eastern Africa (African Union) rank
8th
Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved over time
- Botswana
- Eastern Africa (African Union)
How they compare
Botswana currently reports 82.83 against 37.66 in Eastern Africa (African Union), a difference of 45.17.
That makes Botswana's figure about 2.2 times Eastern Africa (African Union)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Botswana has been ahead every year.
Botswana ranks 6th and Eastern Africa (African Union) ranks 8th of 227 countries.
Botswana has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | Eastern Africa (African Union) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 60.07 | 20.23 | 39.83 | Botswana |
| 2010s | 72.97 | 29.39 | 43.58 | Botswana |
| 2020s | 81.4 | 36.07 | 45.33 | Botswana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved, Botswana or Eastern Africa (African Union)?
- Botswana, at 82.83 against 37.66 in Eastern Africa (African Union) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved between Botswana and Eastern Africa (African Union)?
- 45.17, with Botswana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and Eastern Africa (African Union)?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Botswana and Eastern Africa (African Union) rank globally for proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved?
- Botswana ranks 6th and Eastern Africa (African Union) ranks 8th of 227 countries.
- 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.