Sierra Leone vs West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions): Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites
Sierra Leone
25.12
in 2024
West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)
24.79
in 2024
Sierra Leone rank
22nd
West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) rank
23rd
Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites over time
- Sierra Leone
- West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)
How they compare
Sierra Leone currently reports 25.12 against 24.79 in West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions), a difference of 0.33.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Sierra Leone has been ahead every year.
Sierra Leone ranks 22nd and West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 23rd of 231 countries.
Sierra Leone has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sierra Leone | West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 38.84 | 26.85 | 11.99 | Sierra Leone |
| 2010s | 32 | 25.79 | 6.21 | Sierra Leone |
| 2020s | 26.61 | 25.02 | 1.59 | Sierra Leone |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites, Sierra Leone or West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- Sierra Leone, at 25.12 against 24.79 in West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites between Sierra Leone and West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- 0.33, with Sierra Leone ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sierra Leone and West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Sierra Leone and West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) rank globally for proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites?
- Sierra Leone ranks 22nd and West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 23rd 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.