Botswana vs South Africa: Urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation
Botswana
77.28
in 2024
South Africa
76.56
in 2024
Botswana rank
136th
South Africa rank
137th
Urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation over time
- Botswana
- South Africa
How they compare
Botswana currently reports 77.28 against 76.56 in South Africa, a difference of 0.72.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Botswana has been ahead every year.
Botswana ranks 136th and South Africa ranks 137th of 186 countries.
Botswana has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 73.86 | 72.84 | 1.01 | Botswana |
| 2010s | 76.13 | 74.75 | 1.38 | Botswana |
| 2020s | 77.16 | 76.18 | 0.9844 | Botswana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation, Botswana or South Africa?
- Botswana, at 77.28 against 76.56 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation between Botswana and South Africa?
- 0.72, with Botswana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Botswana and South Africa rank globally for urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation?
- Botswana ranks 136th and South Africa ranks 137th of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.