Oriente Medio y África del Norte vs South Africa: Proportion of population using limited drinking water services
Oriente Medio y África del Norte
3.13
in 2024
South Africa
7.46
in 2024
Oriente Medio y África del Norte rank
38th
South Africa rank
37th
Proportion of population using limited drinking water services over time
- Oriente Medio y África del Norte
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 7.46 against 3.13 in Oriente Medio y África del Norte, a difference of 4.33.
That makes South Africa's figure about 2.4 times Oriente Medio y África del Norte's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Oriente Medio y África del Norte ahead.
Oriente Medio y África del Norte ranks 38th and South Africa ranks 37th of 61 groups.
Across the 3 decades both report, Oriente Medio y África del Norte averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Oriente Medio y África del Norte | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.54 | 1.62 | 1.92 | Oriente Medio y África del Norte |
| 2010s | 3.42 | 2.5 | 0.9161 | Oriente Medio y África del Norte |
| 2020s | 3.2 | 6.32 | 3.12 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using limited drinking water services, Oriente Medio y África del Norte or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 7.46 against 3.13 in Oriente Medio y África del Norte as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using limited drinking water services between Oriente Medio y África del Norte and South Africa?
- 4.33, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Oriente Medio y África del Norte and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Oriente Medio y África del Norte and South Africa rank globally for proportion of population using limited drinking water services?
- Oriente Medio y África del Norte ranks 38th and South Africa ranks 37th 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.