Netherlands vs Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG): Proportion of population using improved sanitation facilities
Netherlands
100
in 2024
Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)
53.46
in 2024
Netherlands rank
50th
Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) rank
50th
Proportion of population using improved sanitation facilities over time
- Netherlands
- Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)
How they compare
Netherlands currently reports 100 against 53.46 in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG), a difference of 46.54.
That makes Netherlands's figure about 1.9 times Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Netherlands has been ahead every year.
Netherlands ranks 50th and Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) ranks 50th of 231 countries.
Netherlands has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Netherlands | Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 100 | 40.55 | 59.45 | Netherlands |
| 2010s | 100 | 47.61 | 52.39 | Netherlands |
| 2020s | 100 | 52.76 | 47.24 | Netherlands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using improved sanitation facilities, Netherlands or Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
- Netherlands, at 100 against 53.46 in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using improved sanitation facilities between Netherlands and Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
- 46.54, with Netherlands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Netherlands and Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) rank globally for proportion of population using improved sanitation facilities?
- Netherlands ranks 50th and Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) ranks 50th 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.