Bolivia vs Botswana: Share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation
Bolivia
78.9%
in 2024
Botswana
77.3%
in 2024
Bolivia rank
135th
Botswana rank
136th
Share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation over time
- Bolivia
- Botswana
How they compare
Bolivia currently reports 78.9% against 77.3% in Botswana, a difference of 1.6%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Botswana ahead.
Bolivia ranks 135th and Botswana ranks 136th of 186 countries.
Botswana has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bolivia | Botswana | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 52.3% | 73.9% | 21.6% | Botswana |
| 2010s | 65.5% | 76.1% | 10.6% | Botswana |
| 2020s | 76.8% | 77.2% | 0.4% | Botswana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation, Bolivia or Botswana?
- Bolivia, at 78.9% against 77.3% in Botswana as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation between Bolivia and Botswana?
- 1.6%, with Bolivia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bolivia and Botswana?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Bolivia and Botswana rank globally for share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation?
- Bolivia ranks 135th and Botswana ranks 136th 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 vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation. 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.