Iraq vs South Africa: Number using at least basic sanitation
Iraq
45.35 million
in 2024
South Africa
49.53 million
in 2024
Iraq rank
26th
South Africa rank
24th
Number using at least basic sanitation over time
- Iraq
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 49.53 million against 45.35 million in Iraq, a difference of 4.18 million.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Iraq's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Iraq ranks 26th and South Africa ranks 24th of 232 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iraq | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20.57 million | 31.58 million | 11.01 million | South Africa |
| 2010s | 33.36 million | 39.89 million | 6.53 million | South Africa |
| 2020s | 43.41 million | 47.48 million | 4.07 million | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number using at least basic sanitation, Iraq or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 49.53 million against 45.35 million in Iraq as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number using at least basic sanitation between Iraq and South Africa?
- 4.18 million, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Iraq and South Africa rank globally for number using at least basic sanitation?
- Iraq ranks 26th 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.