Benin vs Northern Africa (African Union): Proportion of population using limited drinking water services
Benin
7.43
in 2024
Northern Africa (African Union)
2.53
in 2024
Benin rank
39th
Northern Africa (African Union) rank
39th
Proportion of population using limited drinking water services over time
- Benin
- Northern Africa (African Union)
How they compare
Benin currently reports 7.43 against 2.53 in Northern Africa (African Union), a difference of 4.9.
That makes Benin's figure about 2.9 times Northern Africa (African Union)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Benin has been ahead every year.
Benin ranks 39th and Northern Africa (African Union) ranks 39th of 231 countries.
Benin has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Northern Africa (African Union) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.65 | 2.85 | 4.8 | Benin |
| 2010s | 7.53 | 2.72 | 4.8 | Benin |
| 2020s | 7.45 | 2.56 | 4.89 | Benin |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using limited drinking water services, Benin or Northern Africa (African Union)?
- Benin, at 7.43 against 2.53 in Northern Africa (African Union) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using limited drinking water services between Benin and Northern Africa (African Union)?
- 4.9, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Northern Africa (African Union)?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Benin and Northern Africa (African Union) rank globally for proportion of population using limited drinking water services?
- Benin ranks 39th and Northern Africa (African Union) ranks 39th of 231 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Proportion of population using limited drinking water services. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.