Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions) vs South Africa: Proportion of population using limited sanitation services
Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions)
3.91
in 2024
South Africa
14.82
in 2024
Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions) rank
41st
South Africa rank
39th
Proportion of population using limited sanitation services over time
- Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions)
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 14.82 against 3.91 in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions), a difference of 10.91.
That makes South Africa's figure about 3.8 times Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 41st 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 | Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions) | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.02 | 14.7 | 9.68 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 4.5 | 14.84 | 10.34 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 4.04 | 14.83 | 10.78 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using limited sanitation services, Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions) or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 14.82 against 3.91 in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using limited sanitation services between Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions) and South Africa?
- 10.91, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions) and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions) and South Africa rank globally for proportion of population using limited sanitation services?
- Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 41st 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.