Costa Rica vs West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions): Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to
Costa Rica
76.39
in 2024
West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)
17.55
in 2024
Costa Rica rank
22nd
West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) rank
20th
Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to over time
- Costa Rica
- West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)
How they compare
Costa Rica currently reports 76.39 against 17.55 in West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions), a difference of 58.84.
That makes Costa Rica's figure about 4.4 times West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Costa Rica has been ahead every year.
Costa Rica ranks 22nd and West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 20th of 211 countries.
Costa Rica has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Costa Rica | West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 66.89 | 5.78 | 61.1 | Costa Rica |
| 2010s | 71.5 | 11.72 | 59.78 | Costa Rica |
| 2020s | 75.34 | 16.67 | 58.67 | Costa Rica |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to, Costa Rica or West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- Costa Rica, at 76.39 against 17.55 in West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to between Costa Rica and West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- 58.84, with Costa Rica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Costa Rica and West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) rank globally for proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to?
- Costa Rica ranks 22nd and West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 20th of 211 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to septic tanks (Sanitation). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.