Africa (WHO regions) vs Canada: Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services

Africa (WHO regions)
27.49
in 2024
Canada
81.3
in 2024
Africa (WHO regions) rank
44th
Canada rank
47th

Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services over time

  • Africa (WHO regions)
  • Canada
20406080200020122024

How they compare

Canada currently reports 81.3 against 27.49 in Africa (WHO regions), a difference of 53.81.

That makes Canada's figure about 3.0 times Africa (WHO regions)'s.

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

Africa (WHO regions) ranks 44th and Canada ranks 47th of 61 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Africa (WHO regions) Canada Difference Ahead
2000s 19.72 76.05 56.34 Canada
2010s 23.54 78.87 55.34 Canada
2020s 26.9 81.08 54.18 Canada

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services, Africa (WHO regions) or Canada?
Canada, at 81.3 against 27.49 in Africa (WHO regions) as of 2024.
What is the difference in proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services between Africa (WHO regions) and Canada?
53.81, with Canada ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Africa (WHO regions) and Canada?
25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Africa (WHO regions) and Canada rank globally for proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services?
Africa (WHO regions) ranks 44th and Canada ranks 47th of 61 groups.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services (Sanitation). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services (Sanitation)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
210 places, 5,159 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed