Ghana vs Mali: Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services, by

Ghana
18.8%
in 2024
Mali
20.0%
in 2024
Ghana rank
143rd
Mali rank
142nd

Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services, by over time

  • Ghana
  • Mali
5101520200020122024

How they compare

Mali currently reports 20.0% against 18.8% in Ghana, a difference of 1.2%.

That makes Mali's figure about 1.1 times Ghana's.

Across all 25 years both countries report, Mali has been ahead every year.

Ghana ranks 143rd and Mali ranks 142nd of 159 countries.

Mali has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ghana Mali Difference Ahead
2000s 6.1% 9.8% 3.7% Mali
2010s 12.6% 15.4% 2.9% Mali
2020s 17.5% 19.1% 1.6% Mali

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services, by, Ghana or Mali?
Mali, at 20.0% against 18.8% in Ghana as of 2024.
What is the difference in proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services, by between Ghana and Mali?
1.2%, with Mali ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Mali?
25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Ghana and Mali rank globally for proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services, by?
Ghana ranks 143rd and Mali ranks 142nd of 159 countries.
Where does this data come from?
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services, by urban/rural (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services, by urban/rural (%)
Unit
%
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
194 places, 4,764 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed