Comoros vs South Africa: Access to basic services
Comoros
91.7
in 2024
South Africa
90.2
in 2024
Comoros rank
158th
South Africa rank
160th
Access to basic services over time
- Comoros
- South Africa
How they compare
Comoros currently reports 91.7 against 90.2 in South Africa, a difference of 1.5.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 29 shared years of data; in 1996 it was South Africa ahead.
Comoros ranks 158th and South Africa ranks 160th of 214 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Comoros averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Comoros | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 33.54 | 65.83 | 32.28 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 49.94 | 78.67 | 28.73 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 74.3 | 84.6 | 10.3 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 88.98 | 88.74 | 0.24 | Comoros |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher access to basic services, Comoros or South Africa?
- Comoros, at 91.7 against 90.2 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in access to basic services between Comoros and South Africa?
- 1.5, with Comoros ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Comoros and South Africa?
- 29 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2024.
- How do Comoros and South Africa rank globally for access to basic services?
- Comoros ranks 158th and South Africa ranks 160th of 214 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Access to basic services. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.