Senegal vs South Africa: Rural without improved water
Senegal
1.36 million
in 2024
South Africa
1.38 million
in 2024
Senegal rank
45th
South Africa rank
43rd
Rural without improved water over time
- Senegal
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 1.38 million against 1.36 million in Senegal, a difference of 16,840.
Across all 25 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Senegal ranks 45th and South Africa ranks 43rd of 178 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Senegal | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.97 million | 4.79 million | 1.82 million | South Africa |
| 2010s | 2.32 million | 3.01 million | 689,748 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 1.61 million | 1.72 million | 117,638 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher rural without improved water, Senegal or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 1.38 million against 1.36 million in Senegal as of 2024.
- What is the difference in rural without improved water between Senegal and South Africa?
- 16,840, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Senegal and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Senegal and South Africa rank globally for rural without improved water?
- Senegal ranks 45th 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.