Africa (WHO regions) vs Netherlands: Proportion of population using improved sanitation facilities

Africa (WHO regions)
54.92
in 2024
Netherlands
100
in 2024
Africa (WHO regions) rank
47th
Netherlands rank
50th

Proportion of population using improved sanitation facilities over time

  • Africa (WHO regions)
  • Netherlands
020406080100200020122024

How they compare

Netherlands currently reports 100 against 54.92 in Africa (WHO regions), a difference of 45.08.

That makes Netherlands's figure about 1.8 times Africa (WHO regions)'s.

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

Africa (WHO regions) ranks 47th and Netherlands ranks 50th of 61 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Africa (WHO regions) Netherlands Difference Ahead
2000s 42.9 100 57.09 Netherlands
2010s 49.45 100 50.55 Netherlands
2020s 54.29 100 45.71 Netherlands

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher proportion of population using improved sanitation facilities, Africa (WHO regions) or Netherlands?
Netherlands, at 100 against 54.92 in Africa (WHO regions) as of 2024.
What is the difference in proportion of population using improved sanitation facilities between Africa (WHO regions) and Netherlands?
45.08, with Netherlands ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Africa (WHO regions) and Netherlands?
25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Africa (WHO regions) and Netherlands rank globally for proportion of population using improved sanitation facilities?
Africa (WHO regions) ranks 47th and Netherlands ranks 50th of 61 groups.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Proportion of population using improved sanitation facilities (Sanitation). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Proportion of population using improved sanitation facilities (Sanitation)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
292 places, 7,089 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed