Jamaica vs Western Africa (African Union): Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved
Jamaica
73.39
in 2024
Western Africa (African Union)
36
in 2024
Jamaica rank
11th
Western Africa (African Union) rank
13th
Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved over time
- Jamaica
- Western Africa (African Union)
How they compare
Jamaica currently reports 73.39 against 36 in Western Africa (African Union), a difference of 37.39.
That makes Jamaica's figure about 2.0 times Western Africa (African Union)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Jamaica has been ahead every year.
Jamaica ranks 11th and Western Africa (African Union) ranks 13th of 227 countries.
Jamaica has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Jamaica | Western Africa (African Union) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 43.25 | 35.9 | 7.34 | Jamaica |
| 2010s | 58.78 | 36.08 | 22.7 | Jamaica |
| 2020s | 70.32 | 35.84 | 34.49 | 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 Western Africa (African Union)?
- Jamaica, at 73.39 against 36 in Western Africa (African Union) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved between Jamaica and Western Africa (African Union)?
- 37.39, with Jamaica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Jamaica and Western Africa (African Union)?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Jamaica and Western Africa (African Union) rank globally for proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved?
- Jamaica ranks 11th and Western Africa (African Union) ranks 13th 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.