Sierra Leone vs South Africa: Drinking water service coverage
Sierra Leone
749,592
in 2024
South Africa
784,072
in 2024
Sierra Leone rank
35th
South Africa rank
33rd
Drinking water service coverage over time
- Sierra Leone
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 784,072 against 749,592 in Sierra Leone, a difference of 34,480.
Across all 25 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Sierra Leone ranks 35th and South Africa ranks 33rd of 231 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sierra Leone | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.68 million | 3.25 million | 1.58 million | South Africa |
| 2010s | 1.34 million | 1.97 million | 624,781 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 897,346 | 1.04 million | 138,328 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher drinking water service coverage, Sierra Leone or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 784,072 against 749,592 in Sierra Leone as of 2024.
- What is the difference in drinking water service coverage between Sierra Leone and South Africa?
- 34,480, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sierra Leone and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Sierra Leone and South Africa rank globally for drinking water service coverage?
- Sierra Leone ranks 35th and South Africa ranks 33rd of 231 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.