Cameroon vs Nigeria: Share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities
Cameroon
61.9%
in 2024
Nigeria
59.1%
in 2024
Cameroon rank
146th
Nigeria rank
149th
Share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities over time
- Cameroon
- Nigeria
How they compare
Cameroon currently reports 61.9% against 59.1% in Nigeria, a difference of 2.8%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Cameroon has been ahead every year.
Cameroon ranks 146th and Nigeria ranks 149th of 186 countries.
Cameroon has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cameroon | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 54.8% | 33.0% | 21.8% | Cameroon |
| 2010s | 58.4% | 46.5% | 11.9% | Cameroon |
| 2020s | 61.2% | 57.3% | 3.9% | Cameroon |
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, Cameroon or Nigeria?
- Cameroon, at 61.9% against 59.1% in Nigeria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities between Cameroon and Nigeria?
- 2.8%, with Cameroon ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cameroon and Nigeria?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Cameroon and Nigeria rank globally for share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities?
- Cameroon ranks 146th and Nigeria ranks 149th 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.