Gabon vs Nigeria: Share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation
Gabon
60.5%
in 2024
Nigeria
59.1%
in 2024
Gabon rank
148th
Nigeria rank
149th
Share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation over time
- Gabon
- Nigeria
How they compare
Gabon currently reports 60.5% against 59.1% in Nigeria, a difference of 1.4%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Gabon has been ahead every year.
Gabon ranks 148th and Nigeria ranks 149th of 186 countries.
Gabon has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Gabon | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 36.2% | 33.0% | 3.2% | Gabon |
| 2010s | 48.7% | 46.5% | 2.2% | Gabon |
| 2020s | 58.8% | 57.3% | 1.5% | Gabon |
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, Gabon or Nigeria?
- Gabon, at 60.5% against 59.1% in Nigeria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation between Gabon and Nigeria?
- 1.4%, with Gabon ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Gabon and Nigeria?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Gabon and Nigeria rank globally for share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation?
- Gabon ranks 148th and Nigeria ranks 149th 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.