South Africa vs East Timor: Urban vs rural using at least basic drinking water
South Africa
97.82
in 2024
East Timor
97.66
in 2024
South Africa rank
104th
East Timor rank
106th
Urban vs rural using at least basic drinking water over time
- South Africa
- East Timor
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 97.82 against 97.66 in East Timor, a difference of 0.16.
Across all 23 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 104th and East Timor ranks 106th of 188 groups.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | East Timor | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 98.89 | 78.14 | 20.75 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 98.87 | 88.58 | 10.29 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 98.07 | 96.73 | 1.34 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher urban vs rural using at least basic drinking water, South Africa or East Timor?
- South Africa, at 97.82 against 97.66 in East Timor as of 2024.
- What is the difference in urban vs rural using at least basic drinking water between South Africa and East Timor?
- 0.16, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and East Timor?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and East Timor rank globally for urban vs rural using at least basic drinking water?
- South Africa ranks 104th and East Timor ranks 106th of 188 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Urban vs rural using at least basic drinking water. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.