Bolivia vs Namibia: People not using improved sanitation facilities

Bolivia

1.50 million people

in 2024

Namibia

1.43 million people

in 2024

Bolivia rank

56th

Namibia rank

58th

People not using improved sanitation facilities over time

Bolivia currently reports 1.50 million people against 1.43 million people in Namibia, a difference of 62,230 people.

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

Bolivia ranks 56th and Namibia ranks 58th 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.