American Samoa vs West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions): Proportion of population using limited sanitation services
American Samoa
36.32
in 2024
West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)
19.37
in 2024
American Samoa rank
2nd
West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) rank
5th
Proportion of population using limited sanitation services over time
- American Samoa
- West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)
How they compare
American Samoa currently reports 36.32 against 19.37 in West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions), a difference of 16.95.
That makes American Samoa's figure about 1.9 times West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, American Samoa has been ahead every year.
American Samoa ranks 2nd and West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 5th of 231 countries.
American Samoa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | American Samoa | West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 36.4 | 21.98 | 14.42 | American Samoa |
| 2010s | 36.35 | 21.04 | 15.31 | American Samoa |
| 2020s | 36.32 | 19.6 | 16.72 | American Samoa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using limited sanitation services, American Samoa or West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- American Samoa, at 36.32 against 19.37 in West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using limited sanitation services between American Samoa and West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- 16.95, with American Samoa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for American Samoa and West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do American Samoa and West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) rank globally for proportion of population using limited sanitation services?
- American Samoa ranks 2nd and West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 5th of 231 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Proportion of population using limited sanitation services (Sanitation). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.