Solomon Islands vs South Africa: Urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation

Solomon Islands
74.83
in 2024
South Africa
76.56
in 2024
Solomon Islands rank
136th
South Africa rank
135th

Urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation over time

  • Solomon Islands
  • South Africa
020406080200020122024

How they compare

South Africa currently reports 76.56 against 74.83 in Solomon Islands, a difference of 1.73.

Across all 25 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.

Solomon Islands ranks 136th and South Africa ranks 135th of 184 countries.

South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Solomon Islands South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 66.3 72.84 6.54 South Africa
2010s 71.25 74.75 3.49 South Africa
2020s 74.72 76.18 1.46 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation, Solomon Islands or South Africa?
South Africa, at 76.56 against 74.83 in Solomon Islands as of 2024.
What is the difference in urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation between Solomon Islands and South Africa?
1.73, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Solomon Islands and South Africa?
25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Solomon Islands and South Africa rank globally for urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation?
Solomon Islands ranks 136th and South Africa ranks 135th of 184 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.

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About this data

Indicator
Urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
186 places, 4,556 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed