Benin vs Zambia: People not using improved sanitation facilities

Benin

8.23 million people

in 2024

Zambia

8.51 million people

in 2024

Benin rank

28th

Zambia rank

27th

People not using improved sanitation facilities over time

Zambia currently reports 8.51 million people against 8.23 million people in Benin, a difference of 282,600 people.

Across all 25 years both countries report, Zambia has been ahead every year.

Benin ranks 28th and Zambia ranks 27th of 232 countries.

Indicator: People not using improved sanitation facilities
Unit: people
Source: WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 232 places, 5,597 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

If no improved sanitation facility is available, people might practice open defecation or use unimproved sanitation facilities.