Sierra Leone vs South Africa: Rural without improved sanitation
Sierra Leone
2.87 million
in 2024
South Africa
3.31 million
in 2024
Sierra Leone rank
42nd
South Africa rank
40th
Rural without improved sanitation over time
- Sierra Leone
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 3.31 million against 2.87 million in Sierra Leone, a difference of 437,890.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Sierra Leone's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Sierra Leone ranks 42nd and South Africa ranks 40th of 175 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sierra Leone | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.63 million | 8.02 million | 5.39 million | South Africa |
| 2010s | 2.84 million | 5.56 million | 2.72 million | South Africa |
| 2020s | 2.88 million | 3.79 million | 910,574 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher rural without improved sanitation, Sierra Leone or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 3.31 million against 2.87 million in Sierra Leone as of 2024.
- What is the difference in rural without improved sanitation between Sierra Leone and South Africa?
- 437,890, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sierra Leone and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Sierra Leone and South Africa rank globally for rural without improved sanitation?
- Sierra Leone ranks 42nd and South Africa ranks 40th 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.