Cameroon vs Zambia: Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved

Cameroon
45.51
in 2024
Zambia
42.55
in 2024
Cameroon rank
40th
Zambia rank
42nd

Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved over time

  • Cameroon
  • Zambia
20304050200020122024

How they compare

Cameroon currently reports 45.51 against 42.55 in Zambia, a difference of 2.96.

That makes Cameroon's figure about 1.1 times Zambia's.

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

Cameroon ranks 40th and Zambia ranks 42nd of 227 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Cameroon Zambia Difference Ahead
2000s 49.28 22.44 26.84 Cameroon
2010s 47.86 33.12 14.74 Cameroon
2020s 46.05 40.55 5.49 Cameroon

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved, Cameroon or Zambia?
Cameroon, at 45.51 against 42.55 in Zambia as of 2024.
What is the difference in proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved between Cameroon and Zambia?
2.96, with Cameroon ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Cameroon and Zambia?
25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Cameroon and Zambia rank globally for proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved?
Cameroon ranks 40th and Zambia ranks 42nd 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.

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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