Senegal vs South Africa: Number without improved water
Senegal
1.70 million
in 2024
South Africa
1.51 million
in 2024
Senegal rank
42nd
South Africa rank
45th
Number without improved water over time
- Senegal
- South Africa
How they compare
Senegal currently reports 1.70 million against 1.51 million in South Africa, a difference of 197,460.
That makes Senegal'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.
Senegal ranks 42nd and South Africa ranks 45th of 231 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Senegal averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Senegal | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.33 million | 5.00 million | 1.67 million | South Africa |
| 2010s | 2.69 million | 3.19 million | 497,794 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 1.96 million | 1.87 million | 96,322 | Senegal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number without improved water, Senegal or South Africa?
- Senegal, at 1.70 million against 1.51 million in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number without improved water between Senegal and South Africa?
- 197,460, with Senegal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Senegal and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Senegal and South Africa rank globally for number without improved water?
- Senegal ranks 42nd 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.