Colombia vs South Africa: Number without improved water
Colombia
1.44 million
in 2024
South Africa
1.51 million
in 2024
Colombia rank
47th
South Africa rank
45th
Number without improved water over time
- Colombia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 1.51 million against 1.44 million in Colombia, a difference of 65,230.
Across all 25 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Colombia ranks 47th and South Africa ranks 45th of 231 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.14 million | 5.00 million | 1.86 million | South Africa |
| 2010s | 2.26 million | 3.19 million | 928,519 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 1.60 million | 1.87 million | 263,552 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number without improved water, Colombia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 1.51 million against 1.44 million in Colombia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number without improved water between Colombia and South Africa?
- 65,230, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Colombia and South Africa rank globally for number without improved water?
- Colombia ranks 47th and South Africa ranks 45th of 231 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Number without improved water. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.