Eswatini vs Lesotho: Urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation
Eswatini
47.55
in 2024
Lesotho
45.04
in 2024
Eswatini rank
165th
Lesotho rank
166th
Urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation over time
- Eswatini
- Lesotho
How they compare
Eswatini currently reports 47.55 against 45.04 in Lesotho, a difference of 2.51.
That makes Eswatini's figure about 1.1 times Lesotho's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Eswatini has been ahead every year.
Eswatini ranks 165th and Lesotho ranks 166th of 186 countries.
Eswatini has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eswatini | Lesotho | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 63.51 | 29.18 | 34.32 | Eswatini |
| 2010s | 55.41 | 37.19 | 18.22 | Eswatini |
| 2020s | 49.21 | 43.37 | 5.84 | Eswatini |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation, Eswatini or Lesotho?
- Eswatini, at 47.55 against 45.04 in Lesotho as of 2024.
- What is the difference in urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation between Eswatini and Lesotho?
- 2.51, with Eswatini ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eswatini and Lesotho?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Eswatini and Lesotho rank globally for urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation?
- Eswatini ranks 165th and Lesotho ranks 166th of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.