Jamaica vs South Africa: Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to
Jamaica
3.64
in 2024
South Africa
3.4
in 2024
Jamaica rank
173rd
South Africa rank
175th
Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to over time
- Jamaica
- South Africa
How they compare
Jamaica currently reports 3.64 against 3.4 in South Africa, a difference of 0.24.
That makes Jamaica's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Jamaica has been ahead every year.
Jamaica ranks 173rd and South Africa ranks 175th of 211 countries.
Jamaica has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Jamaica | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 34.94 | 2.88 | 32.05 | Jamaica |
| 2010s | 18.97 | 3.34 | 15.63 | Jamaica |
| 2020s | 6.89 | 3.42 | 3.47 | Jamaica |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to, Jamaica or South Africa?
- Jamaica, at 3.64 against 3.4 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to between Jamaica and South Africa?
- 0.24, with Jamaica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Jamaica and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Jamaica and South Africa rank globally for proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to?
- Jamaica ranks 173rd and South Africa ranks 175th 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.