South Africa vs South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions): Proportion of population using limited drinking water services
South Africa
7.46
in 2024
South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)
2.51
in 2024
South Africa rank
37th
South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) rank
40th
Proportion of population using limited drinking water services over time
- South Africa
- South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 7.46 against 2.51 in South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions), a difference of 4.95.
That makes South Africa's figure about 3.0 times South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)'s.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) ahead.
South Africa ranks 37th and South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 40th of 231 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.62 | 3.94 | 2.32 | South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) |
| 2010s | 2.5 | 3.28 | 0.7769 | South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) |
| 2020s | 6.32 | 2.69 | 3.63 | 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, South Africa or South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- South Africa, at 7.46 against 2.51 in South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using limited drinking water services between South Africa and South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- 4.95, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) rank globally for proportion of population using limited drinking water services?
- South Africa ranks 37th and South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 40th 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.