Gambia vs Tanzania: Proportion of population using improved sanitation facilities

Gambia
59.93
in 2024
Tanzania
57.65
in 2024
Gambia rank
208th
Tanzania rank
211th

Proportion of population using improved sanitation facilities over time

  • Gambia
  • Tanzania
020406080200020122024

How they compare

Gambia currently reports 59.93 against 57.65 in Tanzania, a difference of 2.28.

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

Gambia ranks 208th and Tanzania ranks 211th of 231 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Gambia Tanzania Difference Ahead
2000s 79.79 15.32 64.48 Gambia
2010s 67.51 36.02 31.5 Gambia
2020s 60.18 52.94 7.24 Gambia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher proportion of population using improved sanitation facilities, Gambia or Tanzania?
Gambia, at 59.93 against 57.65 in Tanzania as of 2024.
What is the difference in proportion of population using improved sanitation facilities between Gambia and Tanzania?
2.28, with Gambia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Gambia and Tanzania?
25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Gambia and Tanzania rank globally for proportion of population using improved sanitation facilities?
Gambia ranks 208th and Tanzania ranks 211th 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