How many years of comparable data are there for Angola and Sao Tome and Principe?

23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.

Where does this data come from?

WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Share of the population using at least basic sanitation services. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Angola vs Sao Tome and Principe: Share of the population using at least basic sanitation services

Angola

50.3%

in 2022

Sao Tome and Principe

48.7%

in 2024

Angola rank

193rd

Sao Tome and Principe rank

195th

Share of the population using at least basic sanitation services over time

Angola
Sao Tome and Principe

How they compare

Angola currently reports 50.3% against 48.7% in Sao Tome and Principe, a difference of 1.6%.

Across all 23 years both countries report, Angola has been ahead every year.

Angola ranks 193rd and Sao Tome and Principe ranks 195th of 232 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Angola	Sao Tome and Principe	Difference	Ahead
2000s	37.3%	26.3%	11.0%	Angola
2010s	46.2%	39.7%	6.5%	Angola
2020s	50.0%	48.0%	2.0%	Angola

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher share of the population using at least basic sanitation services, Angola or Sao Tome and Principe?: Angola, at 50.3% against 48.7% in Sao Tome and Principe as of 2022.
What is the difference in share of the population using at least basic sanitation services between Angola and Sao Tome and Principe?: 1.6%, with Angola ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Angola and Sao Tome and Principe?: 23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Angola and Sao Tome and Principe rank globally for share of the population using at least basic sanitation services?: Angola ranks 193rd and Sao Tome and Principe ranks 195th of 232 countries.
Where does this data come from?: WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Share of the population using at least basic sanitation services. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Share of the population using at least basic sanitation services
Unit: %
Source: WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 232 places, 5,597 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed: 28 August 2026

Proportion of people using improved sanitation facilities, such as toilets or latrines, that are not shared with other households.