Malaysia vs South Africa: Drinking water services coverage urban
Malaysia
25,346
in 2024
South Africa
23,480
in 2024
Malaysia rank
38th
South Africa rank
39th
Drinking water services coverage urban over time
- Malaysia
- South Africa
How they compare
Malaysia currently reports 25,346 against 23,480 in South Africa, a difference of 1,866.
That makes Malaysia's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was South Africa ahead.
Malaysia ranks 38th and South Africa ranks 39th of 188 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15,236 | 35,135 | 19,899 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 20,633 | 30,825 | 10,191 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 24,432 | 25,449 | 1,017 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher drinking water services coverage urban, Malaysia or South Africa?
- Malaysia, at 25,346 against 23,480 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in drinking water services coverage urban between Malaysia and South Africa?
- 1,866, with Malaysia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Malaysia and South Africa rank globally for drinking water services coverage urban?
- Malaysia ranks 38th and South Africa ranks 39th of 188 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Drinking water services coverage urban. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.