Eastern Africa (African Union) vs Sri Lanka: Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved
Eastern Africa (African Union)
37.66
in 2024
Sri Lanka
83.08
in 2024
Eastern Africa (African Union) rank
8th
Sri Lanka rank
5th
Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved over time
- Eastern Africa (African Union)
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Sri Lanka currently reports 83.08 against 37.66 in Eastern Africa (African Union), a difference of 45.42.
That makes Sri Lanka's figure about 2.2 times Eastern Africa (African Union)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Sri Lanka has been ahead every year.
Eastern Africa (African Union) ranks 8th and Sri Lanka ranks 5th of 61 groups.
Sri Lanka has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern Africa (African Union) | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20.23 | 79.4 | 59.17 | Sri Lanka |
| 2010s | 29.39 | 82.4 | 53.01 | Sri Lanka |
| 2020s | 36.07 | 83.36 | 47.28 | Sri Lanka |
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 Sri Lanka?
- Sri Lanka, at 83.08 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 Sri Lanka?
- 45.42, with Sri Lanka ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Africa (African Union) and Sri Lanka?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Eastern Africa (African Union) and Sri Lanka rank globally for proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved?
- Eastern Africa (African Union) ranks 8th and Sri Lanka ranks 5th 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.