Argentina vs South Africa: Share of rural population with improved sanitation faciltities
Argentina
76.77
in 2016
South Africa
79.25
in 2024
Argentina rank
108th
South Africa rank
106th
Share of rural population with improved sanitation faciltities over time
- Argentina
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 79.25 against 76.77 in Argentina, a difference of 2.48.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Argentina has been ahead every year.
Argentina ranks 108th and South Africa ranks 106th of 175 countries.
Argentina has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Argentina | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 71.73 | 51.21 | 20.52 | Argentina |
| 2010s | 76.48 | 62.85 | 13.63 | Argentina |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of rural population with improved sanitation faciltities, Argentina or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 79.25 against 76.77 in Argentina as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of rural population with improved sanitation faciltities between Argentina and South Africa?
- 2.48, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and South Africa?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2016.
- How do Argentina and South Africa rank globally for share of rural population with improved sanitation faciltities?
- Argentina ranks 108th and South Africa ranks 106th of 175 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Share of rural population with improved sanitation faciltities. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.