Equatorial Guinea vs Senegal: Share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation
Equatorial Guinea
69.9%
in 2017
Senegal
71.0%
in 2024
Equatorial Guinea rank
142nd
Senegal rank
141st
Share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation over time
- Equatorial Guinea
- Senegal
How they compare
Senegal currently reports 71.0% against 69.9% in Equatorial Guinea, a difference of 1.1%.
Across all 18 years both countries report, Equatorial Guinea has been ahead every year.
Equatorial Guinea ranks 142nd and Senegal ranks 141st of 186 countries.
Equatorial Guinea has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Equatorial Guinea | Senegal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 66.3% | 62.6% | 3.7% | Equatorial Guinea |
| 2010s | 69.6% | 66.5% | 3.1% | Equatorial Guinea |
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, Equatorial Guinea or Senegal?
- Senegal, at 71.0% against 69.9% in Equatorial Guinea as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation between Equatorial Guinea and Senegal?
- 1.1%, with Senegal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Equatorial Guinea and Senegal?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2017.
- How do Equatorial Guinea and Senegal rank globally for share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation?
- Equatorial Guinea ranks 142nd and Senegal ranks 141st 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.