Burundi vs Zambia: Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites

Burundi
40.25
in 2024
Zambia
37.88
in 2024
Burundi rank
8th
Zambia rank
11th

Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites over time

  • Burundi
  • Zambia
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How they compare

Burundi currently reports 40.25 against 37.88 in Zambia, a difference of 2.37.

That makes Burundi's figure about 1.1 times Zambia's.

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

Burundi ranks 8th and Zambia ranks 11th of 231 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Burundi Zambia Difference Ahead
2000s 44.55 39.9 4.65 Burundi
2010s 42.5 39.38 3.12 Burundi
2020s 40.6 38.29 2.32 Burundi

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites, Burundi or Zambia?
Burundi, at 40.25 against 37.88 in Zambia as of 2024.
What is the difference in proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites between Burundi and Zambia?
2.37, with Burundi ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Burundi and Zambia?
25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Burundi and Zambia rank globally for proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites?
Burundi ranks 8th and Zambia ranks 11th 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