Mauritania vs Namibia: Rural without improved sanitation
Mauritania
1.37 million
in 2024
Namibia
947,581
in 2024
Mauritania rank
55th
Namibia rank
58th
Rural without improved sanitation over time
- Mauritania
- Namibia
How they compare
Mauritania currently reports 1.37 million against 947,581 in Namibia, a difference of 426,749.
That makes Mauritania's figure about 1.5 times Namibia's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Mauritania has been ahead every year.
Mauritania ranks 55th and Namibia ranks 58th of 175 countries.
Mauritania has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mauritania | Namibia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.45 million | 1.03 million | 426,027 | Mauritania |
| 2010s | 1.42 million | 962,422 | 459,033 | Mauritania |
| 2020s | 1.37 million | 954,897 | 418,633 | Mauritania |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher rural without improved sanitation, Mauritania or Namibia?
- Mauritania, at 1.37 million against 947,581 in Namibia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in rural without improved sanitation between Mauritania and Namibia?
- 426,749, with Mauritania ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mauritania and Namibia?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Mauritania and Namibia rank globally for rural without improved sanitation?
- Mauritania ranks 55th and Namibia ranks 58th of 175 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Rural without improved sanitation. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.