África Subsahariana vs Zambia: Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites
África Subsahariana
30.44
in 2024
Zambia
37.88
in 2024
África Subsahariana rank
14th
Zambia rank
11th
Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites over time
- África Subsahariana
- Zambia
How they compare
Zambia currently reports 37.88 against 30.44 in África Subsahariana, a difference of 7.44.
That makes Zambia's figure about 1.2 times África Subsahariana's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Zambia has been ahead every year.
África Subsahariana ranks 14th and Zambia ranks 11th of 61 groups.
Zambia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | África Subsahariana | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 31.13 | 39.9 | 8.77 | Zambia |
| 2010s | 30.15 | 39.38 | 9.22 | Zambia |
| 2020s | 29.86 | 38.29 | 8.43 | Zambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites, África Subsahariana or Zambia?
- Zambia, at 37.88 against 30.44 in África Subsahariana as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites between África Subsahariana and Zambia?
- 7.44, with Zambia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for África Subsahariana and Zambia?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do África Subsahariana and Zambia rank globally for proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites?
- África Subsahariana ranks 14th and Zambia ranks 11th of 61 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites (Sanitation). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.