Eastern Africa (African Union) vs Jamaica: Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved
Eastern Africa (African Union)
37.66
in 2024
Jamaica
73.39
in 2024
Eastern Africa (African Union) rank
8th
Jamaica rank
11th
Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved over time
- Eastern Africa (African Union)
- Jamaica
How they compare
Jamaica currently reports 73.39 against 37.66 in Eastern Africa (African Union), a difference of 35.73.
That makes Jamaica's figure about 1.9 times Eastern Africa (African Union)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Jamaica has been ahead every year.
Eastern Africa (African Union) ranks 8th and Jamaica ranks 11th of 61 groups.
Jamaica has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern Africa (African Union) | Jamaica | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20.23 | 43.25 | 23.01 | Jamaica |
| 2010s | 29.39 | 58.78 | 29.39 | Jamaica |
| 2020s | 36.07 | 70.32 | 34.25 | Jamaica |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved, Eastern Africa (African Union) or Jamaica?
- Jamaica, at 73.39 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 Eastern Africa (African Union) and Jamaica?
- 35.73, with Jamaica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Africa (African Union) and Jamaica?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Eastern Africa (African Union) and Jamaica rank globally for proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved?
- Eastern Africa (African Union) ranks 8th and Jamaica ranks 11th 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.