Africa (WHO region) vs United Arab Emirates: Population using safely managed sanitation services
Africa (WHO region)
22.1%
in 2024
United Arab Emirates
98.5%
in 2024
Africa (WHO region) rank
6th
United Arab Emirates rank
3rd
Population using safely managed sanitation services over time
- Africa (WHO region)
- United Arab Emirates
How they compare
United Arab Emirates currently reports 98.5% against 22.1% in Africa (WHO region), a difference of 76.4%.
That makes United Arab Emirates's figure about 4.5 times Africa (WHO region)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, United Arab Emirates has been ahead every year.
Africa (WHO region) ranks 6th and United Arab Emirates ranks 3rd of 6 groups.
United Arab Emirates has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa (WHO region) | United Arab Emirates | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.5% | 98.5% | 83.0% | United Arab Emirates |
| 2010s | 18.9% | 98.5% | 79.6% | United Arab Emirates |
| 2020s | 21.5% | 98.5% | 77.0% | United Arab Emirates |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population using safely managed sanitation services, Africa (WHO region) or United Arab Emirates?
- United Arab Emirates, at 98.5% against 22.1% in Africa (WHO region) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population using safely managed sanitation services between Africa (WHO region) and United Arab Emirates?
- 76.4%, with United Arab Emirates ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa (WHO region) and United Arab Emirates?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Africa (WHO region) and United Arab Emirates rank globally for population using safely managed sanitation services?
- Africa (WHO region) ranks 6th and United Arab Emirates ranks 3rd of 6 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Population using safely managed sanitation services (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.