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)
20406080200020122024

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.

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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