Middle East and North Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) vs South Africa: Proportion of population using limited sanitation services
Middle East and North Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)
4
in 2024
South Africa
14.82
in 2024
Middle East and North Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) rank
39th
South Africa rank
39th
Proportion of population using limited sanitation services over time
- Middle East and North Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 14.82 against 4 in Middle East and North Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions), a difference of 10.82.
That makes South Africa's figure about 3.7 times Middle East and North Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Middle East and North Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 39th 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 | Middle East and North Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.82 | 14.7 | 7.88 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 5.24 | 14.84 | 9.6 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 4.22 | 14.83 | 10.61 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using limited sanitation services, Middle East and North Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 14.82 against 4 in Middle East and North Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using limited sanitation services between Middle East and North Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) and South Africa?
- 10.82, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Middle East and North Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Middle East and North Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) and South Africa rank globally for proportion of population using limited sanitation services?
- Middle East and North Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 39th 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.