Northern Africa and Western Asia vs United States: Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services, by
Northern Africa and Western Asia
60.7%
in 2024
United States
97.0%
in 2024
Northern Africa and Western Asia rank
18th
United States rank
19th
Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services, by over time
- Northern Africa and Western Asia
- United States
How they compare
United States currently reports 97.0% against 60.7% in Northern Africa and Western Asia, a difference of 36.3%.
That makes United States's figure about 1.6 times Northern Africa and Western Asia's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, United States has been ahead every year.
Northern Africa and Western Asia ranks 18th and United States ranks 19th of 35 groups.
United States has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Northern Africa and Western Asia | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 41.7% | 96.8% | 55.0% | United States |
| 2010s | 49.5% | 96.9% | 47.5% | United States |
| 2020s | 58.2% | 97.0% | 38.8% | United States |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services, by, Northern Africa and Western Asia or United States?
- United States, at 97.0% against 60.7% in Northern Africa and Western Asia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services, by between Northern Africa and Western Asia and United States?
- 36.3%, with United States ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Northern Africa and Western Asia and United States?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Northern Africa and Western Asia and United States rank globally for proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services, by?
- Northern Africa and Western Asia ranks 18th and United States ranks 19th of 35 groups.
- 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.