Argentina vs South Africa: Population using at least basic sanitation services
Argentina
76.8%
in 2016
South Africa
79.3%
in 2024
Argentina rank
107th
South Africa rank
105th
Population using at least basic sanitation services over time
- Argentina
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 79.3% against 76.8% in Argentina, a difference of 2.5%.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Argentina has been ahead every year.
Argentina ranks 107th and South Africa ranks 105th of 174 countries.
Argentina has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Argentina | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 71.7% | 51.2% | 20.5% | Argentina |
| 2010s | 76.5% | 62.9% | 13.6% | Argentina |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population using at least basic sanitation services, Argentina or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 79.3% against 76.8% in Argentina as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population using at least basic sanitation services between Argentina and South Africa?
- 2.5%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and South Africa?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2016.
- How do Argentina and South Africa rank globally for population using at least basic sanitation services?
- Argentina ranks 107th and South Africa ranks 105th of 174 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Population using at least basic sanitation services (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.