Marshall Islands vs South Africa: Share of population with improved sanitation faciltities
Marshall Islands
78.96
in 2024
South Africa
77.38
in 2024
Marshall Islands rank
169th
South Africa rank
171st
Share of population with improved sanitation faciltities over time
- Marshall Islands
- South Africa
How they compare
Marshall Islands currently reports 78.96 against 77.38 in South Africa, a difference of 1.58.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Marshall Islands has been ahead every year.
Marshall Islands ranks 169th and South Africa ranks 171st of 232 countries.
Marshall Islands has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Marshall Islands | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 75.68 | 63.98 | 11.7 | Marshall Islands |
| 2010s | 77.8 | 71.25 | 6.55 | Marshall Islands |
| 2020s | 78.8 | 76.16 | 2.64 | Marshall Islands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of population with improved sanitation faciltities, Marshall Islands or South Africa?
- Marshall Islands, at 78.96 against 77.38 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of population with improved sanitation faciltities between Marshall Islands and South Africa?
- 1.58, with Marshall Islands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Marshall Islands and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Marshall Islands and South Africa rank globally for share of population with improved sanitation faciltities?
- Marshall Islands ranks 169th and South Africa ranks 171st of 232 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Share of population with improved sanitation faciltities. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.