Cambodia vs South Africa: Proportion of population using improved sanitation facilities

Cambodia
92.61
in 2024
South Africa
92.2
in 2024
Cambodia rank
155th
South Africa rank
158th

Proportion of population using improved sanitation facilities over time

  • Cambodia
  • South Africa
20406080100200020122024

How they compare

Cambodia currently reports 92.61 against 92.2 in South Africa, a difference of 0.41.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was South Africa ahead.

Cambodia ranks 155th and South Africa ranks 158th of 231 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Cambodia South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 24.76 78.68 53.92 South Africa
2010s 60.05 86.09 26.04 South Africa
2020s 86.09 90.99 4.9 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher proportion of population using improved sanitation facilities, Cambodia or South Africa?
Cambodia, at 92.61 against 92.2 in South Africa as of 2024.
What is the difference in proportion of population using improved sanitation facilities between Cambodia and South Africa?
0.41, with Cambodia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Cambodia and South Africa?
25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Cambodia and South Africa rank globally for proportion of population using improved sanitation facilities?
Cambodia ranks 155th and South Africa ranks 158th of 231 countries.
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