Cambodia vs South Africa: Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities
Cambodia
92.6%
in 2024
South Africa
92.2%
in 2024
Cambodia rank
156th
South Africa rank
159th
Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities over time
- Cambodia
- South Africa
How they compare
Cambodia currently reports 92.6% against 92.2% in South Africa, a difference of 0.4%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was South Africa ahead.
Cambodia ranks 156th and South Africa ranks 159th of 232 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cambodia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24.8% | 78.7% | 53.9% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 60.1% | 86.1% | 26.0% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 86.1% | 91.0% | 4.9% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of the population using improved sanitation facilities, Cambodia or South Africa?
- Cambodia, at 92.6% against 92.2% in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of the population using improved sanitation facilities between Cambodia and South Africa?
- 0.4%, with Cambodia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cambodia and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Cambodia and South Africa rank globally for share of the population using improved sanitation facilities?
- Cambodia ranks 156th and South Africa ranks 159th 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 improved sanitation facilities. 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, regardless of whether they are shared with other households.