Burkina Faso vs Nigeria: Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities (Our)
Burkina Faso
62.99
in 2024
Nigeria
63.77
in 2024
Burkina Faso rank
205th
Nigeria rank
203rd
Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities (Our) over time
- Burkina Faso
- Nigeria
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 63.77 against 62.99 in Burkina Faso, a difference of 0.78.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Nigeria has been ahead every year.
Burkina Faso ranks 205th and Nigeria ranks 203rd of 232 countries.
Nigeria has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burkina Faso | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 25.99 | 54.43 | 28.45 | Nigeria |
| 2010s | 45.67 | 59.02 | 13.34 | Nigeria |
| 2020s | 59.46 | 62.88 | 3.42 | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of the population using improved sanitation facilities, Burkina Faso or Nigeria?
- Nigeria, at 63.77 against 62.99 in Burkina Faso as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of the population using improved sanitation facilities between Burkina Faso and Nigeria?
- 0.78, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Nigeria?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Burkina Faso and Nigeria rank globally for share of the population using improved sanitation facilities?
- Burkina Faso ranks 205th and Nigeria ranks 203rd of 232 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.