Northern Africa (African Union) vs Sierra Leone: Proportion of population using limited drinking water services
Northern Africa (African Union)
2.53
in 2024
Sierra Leone
7.49
in 2024
Northern Africa (African Union) rank
39th
Sierra Leone rank
36th
Proportion of population using limited drinking water services over time
- Northern Africa (African Union)
- Sierra Leone
How they compare
Sierra Leone currently reports 7.49 against 2.53 in Northern Africa (African Union), a difference of 4.96.
That makes Sierra Leone's figure about 3.0 times Northern Africa (African Union)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Sierra Leone has been ahead every year.
Northern Africa (African Union) ranks 39th and Sierra Leone ranks 36th of 61 groups.
Sierra Leone has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Northern Africa (African Union) | Sierra Leone | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.85 | 6.8 | 3.95 | Sierra Leone |
| 2010s | 2.72 | 7.32 | 4.6 | Sierra Leone |
| 2020s | 2.56 | 7.48 | 4.92 | Sierra Leone |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using limited drinking water services, Northern Africa (African Union) or Sierra Leone?
- Sierra Leone, at 7.49 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 Northern Africa (African Union) and Sierra Leone?
- 4.96, with Sierra Leone ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Northern Africa (African Union) and Sierra Leone?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Northern Africa (African Union) and Sierra Leone rank globally for proportion of population using limited drinking water services?
- Northern Africa (African Union) ranks 39th and Sierra Leone ranks 36th of 61 groups.
- 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.