Sao Tome and Principe vs South Africa: Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved
Sao Tome and Principe
28.4
in 2024
South Africa
26.25
in 2024
Sao Tome and Principe rank
66th
South Africa rank
67th
Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved over time
- Sao Tome and Principe
- South Africa
How they compare
Sao Tome and Principe currently reports 28.4 against 26.25 in South Africa, a difference of 2.15.
That makes Sao Tome and Principe's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was South Africa ahead.
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 66th and South Africa ranks 67th of 227 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Sao Tome and Principe averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sao Tome and Principe | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.43 | 26.39 | 11.96 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 23.23 | 26.75 | 3.52 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 28.24 | 26.42 | 1.82 | Sao Tome and Principe |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved, Sao Tome and Principe or South Africa?
- Sao Tome and Principe, at 28.4 against 26.25 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved between Sao Tome and Principe and South Africa?
- 2.15, with Sao Tome and Principe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sao Tome and Principe and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Sao Tome and Principe and South Africa rank globally for proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 66th 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.