Philippines vs South Africa: Rural without improved water
Philippines
1.41 million
in 2024
South Africa
1.38 million
in 2024
Philippines rank
42nd
South Africa rank
43rd
Rural without improved water over time
- Philippines
- South Africa
How they compare
Philippines currently reports 1.41 million against 1.38 million in South Africa, a difference of 35,000.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Philippines has been ahead every year.
Philippines ranks 42nd and South Africa ranks 43rd of 178 countries.
Philippines has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Philippines | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.38 million | 4.79 million | 1.59 million | Philippines |
| 2010s | 4.36 million | 3.01 million | 1.35 million | Philippines |
| 2020s | 2.09 million | 1.72 million | 362,804 | Philippines |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher rural without improved water, Philippines or South Africa?
- Philippines, at 1.41 million against 1.38 million in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in rural without improved water between Philippines and South Africa?
- 35,000, with Philippines ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Philippines and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Philippines and South Africa rank globally for rural without improved water?
- Philippines ranks 42nd and South Africa ranks 43rd of 178 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Rural without improved water. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.