South Korea vs South Africa: Number using at least basic sanitation
South Korea
51.58 million
in 2024
South Africa
49.53 million
in 2024
South Korea rank
22nd
South Africa rank
24th
Number using at least basic sanitation over time
- South Korea
- South Africa
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 51.58 million against 49.53 million in South Africa, a difference of 2.05 million.
Across all 25 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 22nd and South Africa ranks 24th of 232 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 47.72 million | 31.58 million | 16.14 million | South Korea |
| 2010s | 50.47 million | 39.89 million | 10.58 million | South Korea |
| 2020s | 51.67 million | 47.48 million | 4.18 million | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number using at least basic sanitation, South Korea or South Africa?
- South Korea, at 51.58 million against 49.53 million in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number using at least basic sanitation between South Korea and South Africa?
- 2.05 million, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do South Korea and South Africa rank globally for number using at least basic sanitation?
- South Korea ranks 22nd 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.