El Salvador vs South Africa: Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved
El Salvador
28.42
in 2024
South Africa
26.25
in 2024
El Salvador rank
65th
South Africa rank
67th
Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved over time
- El Salvador
- South Africa
How they compare
El Salvador currently reports 28.42 against 26.25 in South Africa, a difference of 2.17.
That makes El Salvador's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, El Salvador has been ahead every year.
El Salvador ranks 65th and South Africa ranks 67th of 227 countries.
El Salvador has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | El Salvador | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 46.38 | 26.39 | 19.98 | El Salvador |
| 2010s | 37.31 | 26.75 | 10.57 | El Salvador |
| 2020s | 30.26 | 26.42 | 3.84 | El Salvador |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved, El Salvador or South Africa?
- El Salvador, at 28.42 against 26.25 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved between El Salvador and South Africa?
- 2.17, with El Salvador ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for El Salvador and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do El Salvador and South Africa rank globally for proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved?
- El Salvador ranks 65th and South Africa ranks 67th 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.