Sierra Leone vs West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions): Proportion of population using limited sanitation services
Sierra Leone
34.62
in 2024
West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)
19.37
in 2024
Sierra Leone rank
3rd
West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) rank
5th
Proportion of population using limited sanitation services over time
- Sierra Leone
- West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)
How they compare
Sierra Leone currently reports 34.62 against 19.37 in West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions), a difference of 15.25.
That makes Sierra Leone's figure about 1.8 times West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Sierra Leone has been ahead every year.
Sierra Leone ranks 3rd and West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 5th of 231 countries.
Sierra Leone has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sierra Leone | West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 28 | 21.98 | 6.02 | Sierra Leone |
| 2010s | 32.31 | 21.04 | 11.27 | Sierra Leone |
| 2020s | 34.27 | 19.6 | 14.67 | Sierra Leone |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using limited sanitation services, Sierra Leone or West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- Sierra Leone, at 34.62 against 19.37 in West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using limited sanitation services between Sierra Leone and West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- 15.25, with Sierra Leone ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sierra Leone and West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Sierra Leone and West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) rank globally for proportion of population using limited sanitation services?
- Sierra Leone ranks 3rd and West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 5th 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.