American Samoa vs Western Africa (African Union): Proportion of population using limited sanitation services
American Samoa
36.32
in 2024
Western Africa (African Union)
20.71
in 2024
American Samoa rank
2nd
Western Africa (African Union) rank
1st
Proportion of population using limited sanitation services over time
- American Samoa
- Western Africa (African Union)
How they compare
American Samoa currently reports 36.32 against 20.71 in Western Africa (African Union), a difference of 15.61.
That makes American Samoa's figure about 1.8 times Western Africa (African Union)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, American Samoa has been ahead every year.
American Samoa ranks 2nd and Western Africa (African Union) ranks 1st 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 | Western Africa (African Union) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 36.4 | 22.99 | 13.41 | American Samoa |
| 2010s | 36.35 | 22.28 | 14.08 | American Samoa |
| 2020s | 36.32 | 20.9 | 15.42 | 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 Western Africa (African Union)?
- American Samoa, at 36.32 against 20.71 in Western Africa (African Union) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using limited sanitation services between American Samoa and Western Africa (African Union)?
- 15.61, with American Samoa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for American Samoa and Western Africa (African Union)?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do American Samoa and Western Africa (African Union) rank globally for proportion of population using limited sanitation services?
- American Samoa ranks 2nd and Western Africa (African Union) ranks 1st 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.