Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) vs South Africa: Proportion of population using limited sanitation services
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions)
5.58
in 2024
South Africa
14.82
in 2024
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) rank
38th
South Africa rank
39th
Proportion of population using limited sanitation services over time
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions)
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 14.82 against 5.58 in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions), a difference of 9.24.
That makes South Africa's figure about 2.7 times Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) ranks 38th and South Africa ranks 39th of 61 groups.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.64 | 14.7 | 8.06 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 6.17 | 14.84 | 8.67 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 5.67 | 14.83 | 9.16 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using limited sanitation services, Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 14.82 against 5.58 in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using limited sanitation services between Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) and South Africa?
- 9.24, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) and South Africa rank globally for proportion of population using limited sanitation services?
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) ranks 38th and South Africa ranks 39th of 61 groups.
- 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.