Lesotho vs Namibia: Number using at least basic sanitation
Lesotho
1.12 million
in 2024
Namibia
1.17 million
in 2024
Lesotho rank
151st
Namibia rank
150th
Number using at least basic sanitation over time
- Lesotho
- Namibia
How they compare
Namibia currently reports 1.17 million against 1.12 million in Lesotho, a difference of 53,930.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Namibia has been ahead every year.
Lesotho ranks 151st and Namibia ranks 150th of 232 countries.
Namibia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Lesotho | Namibia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 411,179 | 581,104 | 169,926 | Namibia |
| 2010s | 742,537 | 825,646 | 83,109 | Namibia |
| 2020s | 1.04 million | 1.10 million | 60,830 | Namibia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number using at least basic sanitation, Lesotho or Namibia?
- Namibia, at 1.17 million against 1.12 million in Lesotho as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number using at least basic sanitation between Lesotho and Namibia?
- 53,930, with Namibia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Lesotho and Namibia?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Lesotho and Namibia rank globally for number using at least basic sanitation?
- Lesotho ranks 151st and Namibia ranks 150th 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.