Greenland vs South Africa: Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved

Greenland
25
in 2022
South Africa
26.25
in 2024
Greenland rank
69th
South Africa rank
67th

Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved over time

  • Greenland
  • South Africa
0102030200020122024

How they compare

South Africa currently reports 26.25 against 25 in Greenland, a difference of 1.25.

That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Greenland's.

Across all 9 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.

Greenland ranks 69th and South Africa ranks 67th of 227 countries.

South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Greenland South Africa Difference Ahead
2010s 25 26.73 1.73 South Africa
2020s 25 26.5 1.5 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved, Greenland or South Africa?
South Africa, at 26.25 against 25 in Greenland as of 2024.
What is the difference in proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved between Greenland and South Africa?
1.25, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Greenland and South Africa?
9 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2022.
How do Greenland and South Africa rank globally for proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved?
Greenland ranks 69th 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.

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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