How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Eritrea?

17 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2016.

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.

Central African Republic vs Eritrea: Share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities

Central African Republic

24.5%

in 2024

Eritrea

22.0%

in 2016

Central African Republic rank

182nd

Eritrea rank

185th

Share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities over time

Central African Republic
Eritrea

How they compare

Central African Republic currently reports 24.5% against 22.0% in Eritrea, a difference of 2.5%.

That makes Central African Republic's figure about 1.1 times Eritrea's.

Across all 17 years both countries report, Central African Republic has been ahead every year.

Central African Republic ranks 182nd and Eritrea ranks 185th of 186 countries.

Central African Republic has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Central African Republic	Eritrea	Difference	Ahead
2000s	37.4%	25.3%	12.0%	Central African Republic
2010s	30.9%	22.2%	8.7%	Central African Republic

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, Central African Republic or Eritrea?: Central African Republic, at 24.5% against 22.0% in Eritrea as of 2024.
What is the difference in share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities between Central African Republic and Eritrea?: 2.5%, with Central African Republic ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Eritrea?: 17 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2016.
How do Central African Republic and Eritrea rank globally for share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities?: Central African Republic ranks 182nd and Eritrea ranks 185th 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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Indicator: Share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities
Unit: %
Source: WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 186 places, 4,556 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed: 28 August 2026

Proportion of people using improved sanitation facilities, such as toilets or latrines, that are not shared with other households.