Colombia vs Somalia: Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services

Colombia
18.69
in 2024
Somalia
16.38
in 2024
Colombia rank
133rd
Somalia rank
136th

Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services over time

  • Colombia
  • Somalia
05101520200020122024

How they compare

Colombia currently reports 18.69 against 16.38 in Somalia, a difference of 2.31.

That makes Colombia's figure about 1.1 times Somalia's.

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

Colombia ranks 133rd and Somalia ranks 136th of 149 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Colombia Somalia Difference Ahead
2000s 16.35 8.61 7.74 Colombia
2010s 17.59 12.4 5.19 Colombia
2020s 18.46 15.52 2.94 Colombia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services, Colombia or Somalia?
Colombia, at 18.69 against 16.38 in Somalia as of 2024.
What is the difference in proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services between Colombia and Somalia?
2.31, with Colombia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Somalia?
25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Colombia and Somalia rank globally for proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services?
Colombia ranks 133rd and Somalia ranks 136th 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