Cameroon vs South Africa: Sanitation facilities coverage in urban areas
Cameroon
158,114
in 2024
South Africa
177,162
in 2024
Cameroon rank
28th
South Africa rank
25th
Sanitation facilities coverage in urban areas over time
- Cameroon
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 177,162 against 158,114 in Cameroon, a difference of 19,048.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Cameroon's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Cameroon ranks 28th and South Africa ranks 25th of 184 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cameroon | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 85,204 | 631,248 | 546,043 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 118,809 | 450,480 | 331,672 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 149,490 | 246,019 | 96,530 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher sanitation facilities coverage in urban areas, Cameroon or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 177,162 against 158,114 in Cameroon as of 2024.
- What is the difference in sanitation facilities coverage in urban areas between Cameroon and South Africa?
- 19,048, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cameroon and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Cameroon and South Africa rank globally for sanitation facilities coverage in urban areas?
- Cameroon ranks 28th and South Africa ranks 25th of 184 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Sanitation facilities coverage in urban areas. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.