Bangladesh vs South Africa: Drinking water service coverage
Bangladesh
783,630
in 2024
South Africa
784,072
in 2024
Bangladesh rank
34th
South Africa rank
33rd
Drinking water service coverage over time
- Bangladesh
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 784,072 against 783,630 in Bangladesh, a difference of 442.
Across all 25 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Bangladesh ranks 34th and South Africa ranks 33rd of 224 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bangladesh | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.67 million | 3.25 million | 583,024 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 1.73 million | 1.97 million | 235,865 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 981,695 | 1.04 million | 53,979 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher drinking water service coverage, Bangladesh or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 784,072 against 783,630 in Bangladesh as of 2024.
- What is the difference in drinking water service coverage between Bangladesh and South Africa?
- 442, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bangladesh and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Bangladesh and South Africa rank globally for drinking water service coverage?
- Bangladesh ranks 34th and South Africa ranks 33rd of 224 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Drinking water service coverage. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.