Namibia vs Vanuatu: Share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation
Namibia
50.2%
in 2024
Vanuatu
50.8%
in 2024
Namibia rank
159th
Vanuatu rank
158th
Share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation over time
- Namibia
- Vanuatu
How they compare
Vanuatu currently reports 50.8% against 50.2% in Namibia, a difference of 0.6%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Vanuatu has been ahead every year.
Namibia ranks 159th and Vanuatu ranks 158th of 186 countries.
Vanuatu has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Namibia | Vanuatu | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 57.0% | 68.3% | 11.3% | Vanuatu |
| 2010s | 53.1% | 59.7% | 6.7% | Vanuatu |
| 2020s | 50.7% | 52.6% | 2.0% | Vanuatu |
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, Namibia or Vanuatu?
- Vanuatu, at 50.8% against 50.2% in Namibia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation between Namibia and Vanuatu?
- 0.6%, with Vanuatu ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Namibia and Vanuatu?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Namibia and Vanuatu rank globally for share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation?
- Namibia ranks 159th and Vanuatu ranks 158th 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.