Liberia vs South Africa: Rural population with improved water
Liberia
70.33
in 2024
South Africa
72.97
in 2024
Liberia rank
136th
South Africa rank
134th
Rural population with improved water over time
- Liberia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 72.97 against 70.33 in Liberia, a difference of 2.64.
Across all 25 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Liberia ranks 136th and South Africa ranks 134th of 176 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Liberia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 52.29 | 72.76 | 20.47 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 61.83 | 78.77 | 16.94 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 68.58 | 74.7 | 6.13 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher rural population with improved water, Liberia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 72.97 against 70.33 in Liberia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in rural population with improved water between Liberia and South Africa?
- 2.64, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Liberia and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Liberia and South Africa rank globally for rural population with improved water?
- Liberia ranks 136th and South Africa ranks 134th of 176 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Rural population with improved water. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.