Chad vs Ghana: Share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation
Chad
39.5%
in 2024
Ghana
37.0%
in 2024
Chad rank
172nd
Ghana rank
175th
Share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation over time
- Chad
- Ghana
How they compare
Chad currently reports 39.5% against 37.0% in Ghana, a difference of 2.5%.
That makes Chad's figure about 1.1 times Ghana's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Chad has been ahead every year.
Chad ranks 172nd and Ghana ranks 175th of 186 countries.
Chad has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Chad | Ghana | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24.9% | 14.6% | 10.3% | Chad |
| 2010s | 32.7% | 25.8% | 6.9% | Chad |
| 2020s | 39.2% | 34.6% | 4.6% | Chad |
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, Chad or Ghana?
- Chad, at 39.5% against 37.0% in Ghana as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation between Chad and Ghana?
- 2.5%, with Chad ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Chad and Ghana?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Chad and Ghana rank globally for share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation?
- Chad ranks 172nd and Ghana ranks 175th 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.