Congo vs Ethiopia: Share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation
Congo
27.2%
in 2021
Ethiopia
24.1%
in 2024
Congo rank
181st
Ethiopia rank
183rd
Share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation over time
- Congo
- Ethiopia
How they compare
Congo currently reports 27.2% against 24.1% in Ethiopia, a difference of 3.1%.
That makes Congo's figure about 1.1 times Ethiopia's.
Across all 22 years both countries report, Congo has been ahead every year.
Congo ranks 181st and Ethiopia ranks 183rd of 186 countries.
Congo has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo | Ethiopia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18.3% | 15.9% | 2.5% | Congo |
| 2010s | 25.1% | 19.8% | 5.3% | Congo |
| 2020s | 27.2% | 22.4% | 4.8% | Congo |
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, Congo or Ethiopia?
- Congo, at 27.2% against 24.1% in Ethiopia as of 2021.
- What is the difference in share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation between Congo and Ethiopia?
- 3.1%, with Congo ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Ethiopia?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do Congo and Ethiopia rank globally for share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation?
- Congo ranks 181st and Ethiopia ranks 183rd 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.