Mauritania vs Namibia: Sanitation facilities coverage in rural areas
Mauritania
780,262
in 2024
Namibia
716,848
in 2024
Mauritania rank
40th
Namibia rank
41st
Sanitation facilities coverage in rural areas over time
- Mauritania
- Namibia
How they compare
Mauritania currently reports 780,262 against 716,848 in Namibia, a difference of 63,414.
That makes Mauritania's figure about 1.1 times Namibia's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Mauritania has been ahead every year.
Mauritania ranks 40th and Namibia ranks 41st 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 | 1.25 million | 932,094 | 320,010 | Mauritania |
| 2010s | 1.05 million | 804,781 | 243,841 | Mauritania |
| 2020s | 843,444 | 739,400 | 104,044 | Mauritania |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher sanitation facilities coverage in rural areas, Mauritania or Namibia?
- Mauritania, at 780,262 against 716,848 in Namibia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in sanitation facilities coverage in rural areas between Mauritania and Namibia?
- 63,414, 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 sanitation facilities coverage in rural areas?
- Mauritania ranks 40th and Namibia ranks 41st of 175 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Sanitation facilities coverage in rural areas. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.