Saudi Arabia vs Western Africa (African Union): Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services
Saudi Arabia
83.89
in 2024
Western Africa (African Union)
26.75
in 2024
Saudi Arabia rank
45th
Western Africa (African Union) rank
46th
Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services over time
- Saudi Arabia
- Western Africa (African Union)
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 83.89 against 26.75 in Western Africa (African Union), a difference of 57.14.
That makes Saudi Arabia's figure about 3.1 times Western Africa (African Union)'s.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Saudi Arabia has been ahead every year.
Saudi Arabia ranks 45th and Western Africa (African Union) ranks 46th of 149 countries.
Saudi Arabia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | Western Africa (African Union) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 84.4 | 22.29 | 62.11 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 84.02 | 25.82 | 58.2 | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services, Saudi Arabia or Western Africa (African Union)?
- Saudi Arabia, at 83.89 against 26.75 in Western Africa (African Union) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services between Saudi Arabia and Western Africa (African Union)?
- 57.14, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and Western Africa (African Union)?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
- How do Saudi Arabia and Western Africa (African Union) rank globally for proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 45th and Western Africa (African Union) ranks 46th 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.