Jamaica vs (SDGRC) Southern Africa: Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved

Jamaica
73.39
in 2024
(SDGRC) Southern Africa
36.61
in 2024
Jamaica rank
11th
(SDGRC) Southern Africa rank
10th

Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved over time

  • Jamaica
  • (SDGRC) Southern Africa
20406080200020122024

How they compare

Jamaica currently reports 73.39 against 36.61 in (SDGRC) Southern Africa, a difference of 36.78.

That makes Jamaica's figure about 2.0 times (SDGRC) Southern Africa's.

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

Jamaica ranks 11th and (SDGRC) Southern Africa ranks 10th of 227 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Jamaica (SDGRC) Southern Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 43.25 24.51 18.74 Jamaica
2010s 58.78 27.11 31.67 Jamaica
2020s 70.32 32.33 37.99 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, Jamaica or (SDGRC) Southern Africa?
Jamaica, at 73.39 against 36.61 in (SDGRC) Southern Africa as of 2024.
What is the difference in proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved between Jamaica and (SDGRC) Southern Africa?
36.78, with Jamaica ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Jamaica and (SDGRC) Southern Africa?
25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Jamaica and (SDGRC) Southern Africa rank globally for proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved?
Jamaica ranks 11th and (SDGRC) Southern Africa ranks 10th 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