Benin vs Ethiopia: Share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities
Benin
32.4%
in 2024
Ethiopia
24.1%
in 2024
Benin rank
180th
Ethiopia rank
183rd
Share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities over time
- Benin
- Ethiopia
How they compare
Benin currently reports 32.4% against 24.1% in Ethiopia, a difference of 8.3%.
That makes Benin's figure about 1.3 times Ethiopia's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Benin has been ahead every year.
Benin ranks 180th and Ethiopia ranks 183rd of 186 countries.
Benin has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Ethiopia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 21.1% | 15.9% | 5.2% | Benin |
| 2010s | 26.6% | 19.8% | 6.8% | Benin |
| 2020s | 31.1% | 23.1% | 8.0% | Benin |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities, Benin or Ethiopia?
- Benin, at 32.4% against 24.1% in Ethiopia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities between Benin and Ethiopia?
- 8.3%, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Ethiopia?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Benin and Ethiopia rank globally for share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities?
- Benin ranks 180th and Ethiopia ranks 183rd of 186 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 urban population using at least basic 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, that are not shared with other households.