Lesotho vs (SDGRC) West Africa: Proportion of population using limited drinking water services
Lesotho
9.3
in 2024
(SDGRC) West Africa
7.27
in 2024
Lesotho rank
30th
(SDGRC) West Africa rank
27th
Proportion of population using limited drinking water services over time
- Lesotho
- (SDGRC) West Africa
How they compare
Lesotho currently reports 9.3 against 7.27 in (SDGRC) West Africa, a difference of 2.03.
That makes Lesotho's figure about 1.3 times (SDGRC) West Africa's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Lesotho has been ahead every year.
Lesotho ranks 30th and (SDGRC) West Africa ranks 27th of 231 countries.
Lesotho has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Lesotho | (SDGRC) West Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.42 | 8.52 | 2.9 | Lesotho |
| 2010s | 10.53 | 8.22 | 2.31 | Lesotho |
| 2020s | 9.6 | 7.42 | 2.18 | Lesotho |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using limited drinking water services, Lesotho or (SDGRC) West Africa?
- Lesotho, at 9.3 against 7.27 in (SDGRC) West Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using limited drinking water services between Lesotho and (SDGRC) West Africa?
- 2.03, with Lesotho ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Lesotho and (SDGRC) West Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Lesotho and (SDGRC) West Africa rank globally for proportion of population using limited drinking water services?
- Lesotho ranks 30th and (SDGRC) West Africa ranks 27th 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.