Guatemala vs Uganda: Share of children with diarrhea receiving oral rehydration salts
Guatemala
48.8%
in 2015
Uganda
46.7%
in 2016
Guatemala rank
35th
Uganda rank
38th
Share of children with diarrhea receiving oral rehydration salts over time
- Guatemala
- Uganda
How they compare
Guatemala currently reports 48.8% against 46.7% in Uganda, a difference of 2.1%.
Guatemala ranks 35th and Uganda ranks 38th of 96 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Guatemala averaged higher in 1 and Uganda in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Guatemala | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 15.3% | 8.3% | 7.0% | Guatemala |
| 1990s | 21.5% | 48.2% | 26.7% | Uganda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of children with diarrhea receiving oral rehydration salts, Guatemala or Uganda?
- Guatemala, at 48.8% against 46.7% in Uganda as of 2015.
- What is the difference in share of children with diarrhea receiving oral rehydration salts between Guatemala and Uganda?
- 2.1%, with Guatemala ahead.
- How do Guatemala and Uganda rank globally for share of children with diarrhea receiving oral rehydration salts?
- Guatemala ranks 35th and Uganda ranks 38th of 96 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) and UNICEF, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Share of children with diarrhea receiving oral rehydration salts. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The share of children under five years old with diarrhea, in the two weeks prior to the survey, who received oral rehydration salts.