Congo, Democratic Republic of the vs Ethiopia: Share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
21.8%
in 2024
Ethiopia
24.1%
in 2024
Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank
186th
Ethiopia rank
183rd
Share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities over time
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Ethiopia
How they compare
Ethiopia currently reports 24.1% against 21.8% in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, a difference of 2.3%.
That makes Ethiopia's figure about 1.1 times Congo, Democratic Republic of the's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Congo, Democratic Republic of the ahead.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 186th and Ethiopia ranks 183rd of 186 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Congo, Democratic Republic of the averaged higher in 2 and Ethiopia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | Ethiopia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 22.9% | 15.9% | 7.0% | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 2010s | 22.3% | 19.8% | 2.5% | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 2020s | 21.8% | 23.1% | 1.3% | Ethiopia |
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, Congo, Democratic Republic of the or Ethiopia?
- Ethiopia, at 24.1% against 21.8% in Congo, Democratic Republic of the as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities between Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Ethiopia?
- 2.3%, with Ethiopia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Ethiopia?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Ethiopia rank globally for share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 186th 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.