Africa (WHO region) vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Population using safely managed sanitation services
Africa (WHO region)
22.1%
in 2024
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
91.6%
in 2024
Africa (WHO region) rank
6th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
9th
Population using safely managed sanitation services over time
- Africa (WHO region)
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland currently reports 91.6% against 22.1% in Africa (WHO region), a difference of 69.5%.
That makes United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's figure about 4.2 times Africa (WHO region)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has been ahead every year.
Africa (WHO region) ranks 6th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 9th of 6 groups.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa (WHO region) | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.5% | 91.5% | 76.0% | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2010s | 18.9% | 91.6% | 72.7% | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2020s | 21.5% | 91.6% | 70.1% | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
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 Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 91.6% 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 Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 69.5%, with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa (WHO region) and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Africa (WHO region) and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for population using safely managed sanitation services?
- Africa (WHO region) ranks 6th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 9th 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.