Oriente Medio y África del Norte vs South Africa: Proportion of population using limited sanitation services
Oriente Medio y África del Norte
3.9
in 2024
South Africa
14.82
in 2024
Oriente Medio y África del Norte rank
42nd
South Africa rank
39th
Proportion of population using limited sanitation services over time
- Oriente Medio y África del Norte
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 14.82 against 3.9 in Oriente Medio y África del Norte, a difference of 10.92.
That makes South Africa's figure about 3.8 times Oriente Medio y África del Norte's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Oriente Medio y África del Norte ranks 42nd 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 | Oriente Medio y África del Norte | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.77 | 14.7 | 7.93 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 4.96 | 14.84 | 9.88 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 4.05 | 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, Oriente Medio y África del Norte or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 14.82 against 3.9 in Oriente Medio y África del Norte as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using limited sanitation services between Oriente Medio y África del Norte and South Africa?
- 10.92, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Oriente Medio y África del Norte and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Oriente Medio y África del Norte and South Africa rank globally for proportion of population using limited sanitation services?
- Oriente Medio y África del Norte ranks 42nd 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.