Rwanda vs Somalia: Share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation
Rwanda
56.4%
in 2024
Somalia
54.0%
in 2024
Rwanda rank
152nd
Somalia rank
155th
Share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation over time
- Rwanda
- Somalia
How they compare
Rwanda currently reports 56.4% against 54.0% in Somalia, a difference of 2.4%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Rwanda has been ahead every year.
Rwanda ranks 152nd and Somalia ranks 155th of 186 countries.
Rwanda has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Rwanda | Somalia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 59.9% | 49.2% | 10.7% | Rwanda |
| 2010s | 58.6% | 51.6% | 6.9% | Rwanda |
| 2020s | 57.0% | 53.5% | 3.4% | Rwanda |
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, Rwanda or Somalia?
- Rwanda, at 56.4% against 54.0% in Somalia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation between Rwanda and Somalia?
- 2.4%, with Rwanda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Rwanda and Somalia?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Rwanda and Somalia rank globally for share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation?
- Rwanda ranks 152nd and Somalia ranks 155th 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.