Sierra Leone vs Togo: Share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities
Sierra Leone
36.7%
in 2024
Togo
38.4%
in 2024
Sierra Leone rank
176th
Togo rank
173rd
Share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities over time
- Sierra Leone
- Togo
How they compare
Togo currently reports 38.4% against 36.7% in Sierra Leone, a difference of 1.7%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Togo has been ahead every year.
Sierra Leone ranks 176th and Togo ranks 173rd of 186 countries.
Togo has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sierra Leone | Togo | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18.3% | 22.9% | 4.7% | Togo |
| 2010s | 26.8% | 31.1% | 4.3% | Togo |
| 2020s | 34.5% | 37.8% | 3.3% | Togo |
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, Sierra Leone or Togo?
- Togo, at 38.4% against 36.7% in Sierra Leone as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities between Sierra Leone and Togo?
- 1.7%, with Togo ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sierra Leone and Togo?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Sierra Leone and Togo rank globally for share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities?
- Sierra Leone ranks 176th and Togo ranks 173rd 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.