Eritrea vs Ethiopia: Share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation
Eritrea
22.0%
in 2016
Ethiopia
24.1%
in 2024
Eritrea rank
185th
Ethiopia rank
183rd
Share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation over time
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
How they compare
Ethiopia currently reports 24.1% against 22.0% in Eritrea, a difference of 2.1%.
That makes Ethiopia's figure about 1.1 times Eritrea's.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Eritrea has been ahead every year.
Eritrea ranks 185th and Ethiopia ranks 183rd of 186 countries.
Eritrea has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eritrea | Ethiopia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 25.3% | 15.9% | 9.5% | Eritrea |
| 2010s | 22.2% | 19.2% | 3.0% | Eritrea |
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, Eritrea or Ethiopia?
- Ethiopia, at 24.1% against 22.0% in Eritrea as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation between Eritrea and Ethiopia?
- 2.1%, with Ethiopia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eritrea and Ethiopia?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2016.
- How do Eritrea and Ethiopia rank globally for share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation?
- Eritrea ranks 185th 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.