Myanmar vs South Africa: Share of urban and rural population using safely managed drinking water
Myanmar
74.2%
in 2024
South Africa
75.6%
in 2024
Myanmar rank
54th
South Africa rank
53rd
Share of urban and rural population using safely managed drinking water over time
- Myanmar
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 75.6% against 74.2% in Myanmar, a difference of 1.4%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Myanmar ranks 54th and South Africa ranks 53rd of 105 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Myanmar | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 58.6% | 89.6% | 31.0% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 71.2% | 83.1% | 11.9% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 74.1% | 77.2% | 3.1% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of urban and rural population using safely managed drinking water, Myanmar or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 75.6% against 74.2% in Myanmar as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of urban and rural population using safely managed drinking water between Myanmar and South Africa?
- 1.4%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Myanmar and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Myanmar and South Africa rank globally for share of urban and rural population using safely managed drinking water?
- Myanmar ranks 54th and South Africa ranks 53rd of 105 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Share of urban and rural population using safely managed drinking water. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Proportion of people using an improved drinking water source that is located on premises, available when needed and free from fecal and priority chemical contamination.