Botswana vs Solomon Islands: Share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities
Botswana
77.3%
in 2024
Solomon Islands
74.8%
in 2024
Botswana rank
136th
Solomon Islands rank
138th
Share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities over time
- Botswana
- Solomon Islands
How they compare
Botswana currently reports 77.3% against 74.8% in Solomon Islands, a difference of 2.5%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Botswana has been ahead every year.
Botswana ranks 136th and Solomon Islands ranks 138th of 186 countries.
Botswana has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | Solomon Islands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 73.9% | 66.3% | 7.6% | Botswana |
| 2010s | 76.1% | 71.3% | 4.9% | Botswana |
| 2020s | 77.2% | 74.7% | 2.4% | Botswana |
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, Botswana or Solomon Islands?
- Botswana, at 77.3% against 74.8% in Solomon Islands as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities between Botswana and Solomon Islands?
- 2.5%, with Botswana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and Solomon Islands?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Botswana and Solomon Islands rank globally for share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities?
- Botswana ranks 136th and Solomon Islands ranks 138th 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.