Solomon Islands vs South Africa: Share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities
Solomon Islands
74.8%
in 2024
South Africa
76.6%
in 2024
Solomon Islands rank
138th
South Africa rank
137th
Share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities over time
- Solomon Islands
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 76.6% against 74.8% in Solomon Islands, a difference of 1.8%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Solomon Islands ranks 138th and South Africa ranks 137th of 186 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Solomon Islands | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 66.3% | 72.8% | 6.5% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 71.3% | 74.7% | 3.5% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 74.7% | 76.2% | 1.5% | South Africa |
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, Solomon Islands or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 76.6% against 74.8% in Solomon Islands as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities between Solomon Islands and South Africa?
- 1.8%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Solomon Islands and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Solomon Islands and South Africa rank globally for share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities?
- Solomon Islands ranks 138th and South Africa ranks 137th 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.