Benin vs Europe (WHO regions): Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites

Benin
9.85
in 2024
Europe (WHO regions)
1.63
in 2024
Benin rank
52nd
Europe (WHO regions) rank
50th

Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites over time

  • Benin
  • Europe (WHO regions)
246810200020122024

How they compare

Benin currently reports 9.85 against 1.63 in Europe (WHO regions), a difference of 8.22.

That makes Benin's figure about 6.0 times Europe (WHO regions)'s.

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

Benin ranks 52nd and Europe (WHO regions) ranks 50th of 231 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Benin Europe (WHO regions) Difference Ahead
2000s 8.68 5.04 3.64 Benin
2010s 9.47 3.35 6.12 Benin
2020s 9.8 1.9 7.9 Benin

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites, Benin or Europe (WHO regions)?
Benin, at 9.85 against 1.63 in Europe (WHO regions) as of 2024.
What is the difference in proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites between Benin and Europe (WHO regions)?
8.22, with Benin ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Europe (WHO regions)?
25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Benin and Europe (WHO regions) rank globally for proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites?
Benin ranks 52nd and Europe (WHO regions) ranks 50th of 231 countries.
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.

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Indicator
Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites (Sanitation)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
292 places, 7,089 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed