Sierra Leone vs South Africa: Proportion of population using limited drinking water services
Sierra Leone
7.49
in 2024
South Africa
7.46
in 2024
Sierra Leone rank
36th
South Africa rank
37th
Proportion of population using limited drinking water services over time
- Sierra Leone
- South Africa
How they compare
Sierra Leone currently reports 7.49 against 7.46 in South Africa, a difference of 0.03.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Sierra Leone has been ahead every year.
Sierra Leone ranks 36th and South Africa ranks 37th of 231 countries.
Sierra Leone has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sierra Leone | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.8 | 1.62 | 5.18 | Sierra Leone |
| 2010s | 7.32 | 2.5 | 4.82 | Sierra Leone |
| 2020s | 7.48 | 6.32 | 1.16 | 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, Sierra Leone or South Africa?
- Sierra Leone, at 7.49 against 7.46 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using limited drinking water services between Sierra Leone and South Africa?
- 0.03, with Sierra Leone ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sierra Leone and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Sierra Leone and South Africa rank globally for proportion of population using limited drinking water services?
- Sierra Leone ranks 36th 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.