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
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.