Burkina Faso vs Namibia: Share of urban population with improved sanitation facilities
Burkina Faso
48.45
in 2024
Namibia
50.19
in 2024
Burkina Faso rank
162nd
Namibia rank
159th
Share of urban population with improved sanitation facilities over time
- Burkina Faso
- Namibia
How they compare
Namibia currently reports 50.19 against 48.45 in Burkina Faso, a difference of 1.74.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Namibia has been ahead every year.
Burkina Faso ranks 162nd and Namibia ranks 159th of 186 countries.
Namibia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burkina Faso | Namibia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 43.85 | 57 | 13.16 | Namibia |
| 2010s | 46.19 | 53.08 | 6.88 | Namibia |
| 2020s | 47.96 | 50.69 | 2.74 | Namibia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of urban population with improved sanitation facilities, Burkina Faso or Namibia?
- Namibia, at 50.19 against 48.45 in Burkina Faso as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of urban population with improved sanitation facilities between Burkina Faso and Namibia?
- 1.74, with Namibia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Namibia?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Burkina Faso and Namibia rank globally for share of urban population with improved sanitation facilities?
- Burkina Faso ranks 162nd and Namibia ranks 159th of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Share of urban population with improved sanitation facilities. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.