Niger vs South Africa: Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites
Niger
7.49
in 2024
South Africa
7.52
in 2024
Niger rank
63rd
South Africa rank
61st
Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites over time
- Niger
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 7.52 against 7.49 in Niger, a difference of 0.03.
Across all 25 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Niger ranks 63rd and South Africa ranks 61st of 231 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Niger | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.14 | 12.51 | 4.37 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 7.81 | 10.3 | 2.49 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 7.57 | 8.43 | 0.8601 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites, Niger or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 7.52 against 7.49 in Niger as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites between Niger and South Africa?
- 0.03, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Niger and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Niger and South Africa rank globally for proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites?
- Niger ranks 63rd and South Africa ranks 61st 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.