South Africa vs Trinidad and Tobago: Using safely managed drinking water in urban vs. rural areas
South Africa
75.6%
in 2024
Trinidad and Tobago
73.1%
in 2024
South Africa rank
53rd
Trinidad and Tobago rank
55th
Using safely managed drinking water in urban vs. rural areas over time
- South Africa
- Trinidad and Tobago
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 75.6% against 73.1% in Trinidad and Tobago, a difference of 2.5%.
Across all 20 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 53rd and Trinidad and Tobago ranks 55th of 105 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Trinidad and Tobago | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 89.0% | 73.0% | 16.0% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 83.1% | 73.0% | 10.1% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 77.2% | 73.1% | 4.1% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher using safely managed drinking water in urban vs. rural areas, South Africa or Trinidad and Tobago?
- South Africa, at 75.6% against 73.1% in Trinidad and Tobago as of 2024.
- What is the difference in using safely managed drinking water in urban vs. rural areas between South Africa and Trinidad and Tobago?
- 2.5%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Trinidad and Tobago?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and Trinidad and Tobago rank globally for using safely managed drinking water in urban vs. rural areas?
- South Africa ranks 53rd and Trinidad and Tobago ranks 55th 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 Using safely managed drinking water in urban vs. rural areas. 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.