Mongolia vs South Africa: Share of the population using at least basic sanitation services
Mongolia
74.3%
in 2024
South Africa
77.4%
in 2024
Mongolia rank
172nd
South Africa rank
171st
Share of the population using at least basic sanitation services over time
- Mongolia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 77.4% against 74.3% in Mongolia, a difference of 3.1%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Mongolia ranks 172nd and South Africa ranks 171st of 232 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mongolia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 47.9% | 64.0% | 16.1% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 61.6% | 71.3% | 9.7% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 71.5% | 76.2% | 4.6% | South Africa |
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, Mongolia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 77.4% against 74.3% in Mongolia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of the population using at least basic sanitation services between Mongolia and South Africa?
- 3.1%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mongolia and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Mongolia and South Africa rank globally for share of the population using at least basic sanitation services?
- Mongolia ranks 172nd and South Africa ranks 171st 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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About this data
Proportion of people using improved sanitation facilities, such as toilets or latrines, that are not shared with other households.