Niger vs South Africa: Drinking water services coverage urban
Niger
22,670
in 2024
South Africa
23,480
in 2024
Niger rank
40th
South Africa rank
39th
Drinking water services coverage urban over time
- Niger
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 23,480 against 22,670 in Niger, a difference of 810.
Across all 25 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Niger ranks 40th 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 | Niger | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6,325 | 35,135 | 28,810 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 12,436 | 30,825 | 18,389 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 19,990 | 25,449 | 5,459 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher drinking water services coverage urban, Niger or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 23,480 against 22,670 in Niger as of 2024.
- What is the difference in drinking water services coverage urban between Niger and South Africa?
- 810, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Niger and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Niger and South Africa rank globally for drinking water services coverage urban?
- Niger ranks 40th 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.