Benin vs South Africa: Proportion of population using limited drinking water services

Benin
7.43
in 2024
South Africa
7.46
in 2024
Benin rank
39th
South Africa rank
37th

Proportion of population using limited drinking water services over time

  • Benin
  • South Africa
2468200020122024

How they compare

South Africa currently reports 7.46 against 7.43 in Benin, a difference of 0.03.

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

Benin ranks 39th and South Africa ranks 37th of 231 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Benin South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 7.65 1.62 6.03 Benin
2010s 7.53 2.5 5.02 Benin
2020s 7.45 6.32 1.13 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 South Africa?
South Africa, at 7.46 against 7.43 in Benin as of 2024.
What is the difference in proportion of population using limited drinking water services between Benin and South Africa?
0.03, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and South Africa?
25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Benin and South Africa rank globally for proportion of population using limited drinking water services?
Benin ranks 39th and South Africa ranks 37th 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.

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About this data

Indicator
Proportion of population using limited drinking water services
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
292 places, 7,105 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed