Canada vs Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG): Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services
Canada
81.3
in 2024
Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)
25.99
in 2024
Canada rank
47th
Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) rank
49th
Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services over time
- Canada
- Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)
How they compare
Canada currently reports 81.3 against 25.99 in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG), a difference of 55.31.
That makes Canada's figure about 3.1 times Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Canada has been ahead every year.
Canada ranks 47th and Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) ranks 49th of 149 countries.
Canada has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Canada | Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 76.05 | 17.73 | 58.32 | Canada |
| 2010s | 78.87 | 21.8 | 57.07 | Canada |
| 2020s | 81.08 | 25.36 | 55.72 | Canada |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services, Canada or Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
- Canada, at 81.3 against 25.99 in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services between Canada and Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
- 55.31, with Canada ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Canada and Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Canada and Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) rank globally for proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services?
- Canada ranks 47th and Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) ranks 49th of 149 countries.
- 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.