Comoros vs Tanzania: Share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation
Comoros
57.5%
in 2024
Tanzania
55.8%
in 2024
Comoros rank
151st
Tanzania rank
153rd
Share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation over time
- Comoros
- Tanzania
How they compare
Comoros currently reports 57.5% against 55.8% in Tanzania, a difference of 1.7%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Comoros has been ahead every year.
Comoros ranks 151st and Tanzania ranks 153rd of 186 countries.
Comoros has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Comoros | Tanzania | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 44.2% | 21.4% | 22.8% | Comoros |
| 2010s | 51.9% | 38.1% | 13.8% | Comoros |
| 2020s | 56.5% | 51.9% | 4.6% | Comoros |
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, Comoros or Tanzania?
- Comoros, at 57.5% against 55.8% in Tanzania as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation between Comoros and Tanzania?
- 1.7%, with Comoros ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Comoros and Tanzania?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Comoros and Tanzania rank globally for share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation?
- Comoros ranks 151st and Tanzania ranks 153rd 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.