Central Africa (African Union) vs Ghana: Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved

Central Africa (African Union)
29.3
in 2024
Ghana
46.88
in 2024
Central Africa (African Union) rank
34th
Ghana rank
37th

Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved over time

  • Central Africa (African Union)
  • Ghana
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How they compare

Ghana currently reports 46.88 against 29.3 in Central Africa (African Union), a difference of 17.58.

That makes Ghana's figure about 1.6 times Central Africa (African Union)'s.

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

Central Africa (African Union) ranks 34th and Ghana ranks 37th of 61 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Central Africa (African Union) Ghana Difference Ahead
2000s 38.26 49.56 11.31 Ghana
2010s 33.26 48.97 15.72 Ghana
2020s 29.4 47.42 18.02 Ghana

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved, Central Africa (African Union) or Ghana?
Ghana, at 46.88 against 29.3 in Central Africa (African Union) as of 2024.
What is the difference in proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved between Central Africa (African Union) and Ghana?
17.58, with Ghana ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central Africa (African Union) and Ghana?
25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Central Africa (African Union) and Ghana rank globally for proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved?
Central Africa (African Union) ranks 34th and Ghana ranks 37th 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