Northern Africa (African Union) vs Zimbabwe: Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved

Northern Africa (African Union)
5.15
in 2024
Zimbabwe
33.25
in 2024
Northern Africa (African Union) rank
55th
Zimbabwe rank
54th

Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved over time

  • Northern Africa (African Union)
  • Zimbabwe
102030200020122024

How they compare

Zimbabwe currently reports 33.25 against 5.15 in Northern Africa (African Union), a difference of 28.1.

That makes Zimbabwe's figure about 6.4 times Northern Africa (African Union)'s.

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

Northern Africa (African Union) ranks 55th and Zimbabwe ranks 54th of 61 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Northern Africa (African Union) Zimbabwe Difference Ahead
2000s 10.23 33.59 23.36 Zimbabwe
2010s 6.82 33.62 26.8 Zimbabwe
2020s 5.36 33.35 27.99 Zimbabwe

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved, Northern Africa (African Union) or Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe, at 33.25 against 5.15 in Northern Africa (African Union) as of 2024.
What is the difference in proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved between Northern Africa (African Union) and Zimbabwe?
28.1, with Zimbabwe ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Northern Africa (African Union) and Zimbabwe?
25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Northern Africa (African Union) and Zimbabwe rank globally for proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved?
Northern Africa (African Union) ranks 55th and Zimbabwe ranks 54th 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.

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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