Argentina vs South Africa: Number using at least basic sanitation
Argentina
41.63 million
in 2016
South Africa
49.53 million
in 2024
Argentina rank
27th
South Africa rank
24th
Number using at least basic sanitation over time
- Argentina
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 49.53 million against 41.63 million in Argentina, a difference of 7.91 million.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Argentina's.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Argentina has been ahead every year.
Argentina ranks 27th and South Africa ranks 24th of 232 countries.
Argentina has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Argentina | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 35.05 million | 31.58 million | 3.47 million | Argentina |
| 2010s | 39.88 million | 38.49 million | 1.39 million | Argentina |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number using at least basic sanitation, Argentina or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 49.53 million against 41.63 million in Argentina as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number using at least basic sanitation between Argentina and South Africa?
- 7.91 million, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and South Africa?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2016.
- How do Argentina and South Africa rank globally for number using at least basic sanitation?
- Argentina ranks 27th and South Africa ranks 24th of 232 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Number using at least basic sanitation. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.