Southern Africa (African Union) vs Vanuatu: Proportion of population using limited sanitation services

Southern Africa (African Union)
17.01
in 2024
Vanuatu
24.84
in 2024
Southern Africa (African Union) rank
11th
Vanuatu rank
13th

Proportion of population using limited sanitation services over time

  • Southern Africa (African Union)
  • Vanuatu
0510152025200020122024

How they compare

Vanuatu currently reports 24.84 against 17.01 in Southern Africa (African Union), a difference of 7.83.

That makes Vanuatu's figure about 1.5 times Southern Africa (African Union)'s.

Across all 25 years both countries report, Vanuatu has been ahead every year.

Southern Africa (African Union) ranks 11th and Vanuatu ranks 13th of 61 groups.

Vanuatu has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Southern Africa (African Union) Vanuatu Difference Ahead
2000s 12.35 16.11 3.76 Vanuatu
2010s 15.37 20.32 4.95 Vanuatu
2020s 17.23 23.86 6.63 Vanuatu

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher proportion of population using limited sanitation services, Southern Africa (African Union) or Vanuatu?
Vanuatu, at 24.84 against 17.01 in Southern Africa (African Union) as of 2024.
What is the difference in proportion of population using limited sanitation services between Southern Africa (African Union) and Vanuatu?
7.83, with Vanuatu ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Southern Africa (African Union) and Vanuatu?
25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Southern Africa (African Union) and Vanuatu rank globally for proportion of population using limited sanitation services?
Southern Africa (African Union) ranks 11th and Vanuatu ranks 13th 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.

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Indicator
Proportion of population using limited sanitation services (Sanitation)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
292 places, 7,089 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed