Colombia vs South Africa: Sanitation facilities coverage in urban areas
Colombia
197,754
in 2024
South Africa
177,162
in 2024
Colombia rank
24th
South Africa rank
25th
Sanitation facilities coverage in urban areas over time
- Colombia
- South Africa
How they compare
Colombia currently reports 197,754 against 177,162 in South Africa, a difference of 20,592.
That makes Colombia's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was South Africa ahead.
Colombia ranks 24th 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 | Colombia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 509,064 | 631,248 | 122,184 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 378,419 | 450,480 | 72,062 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 242,055 | 246,019 | 3,965 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher sanitation facilities coverage in urban areas, Colombia or South Africa?
- Colombia, at 197,754 against 177,162 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in sanitation facilities coverage in urban areas between Colombia and South Africa?
- 20,592, with Colombia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Colombia and South Africa rank globally for sanitation facilities coverage in urban areas?
- Colombia ranks 24th 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.