Eswatini vs South Africa: Share of the population with access to basic services
Eswatini
89.3%
in 2024
South Africa
90.2%
in 2024
Eswatini rank
161st
South Africa rank
160th
Share of the population with access to basic services over time
- Eswatini
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 90.2% against 89.3% in Eswatini, a difference of 0.9%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Eswatini ranks 161st and South Africa ranks 160th of 214 countries.
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About this data
Access to electricity means having an electricity source that can provide very basic lighting, and charge a phone or power a radio for 4 hours per day.