Nepal vs South Africa: Sanitation facilities coverage
Nepal
158,099
in 2024
South Africa
177,162
in 2024
Nepal rank
62nd
South Africa rank
59th
Sanitation facilities coverage over time
- Nepal
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 177,162 against 158,099 in Nepal, a difference of 19,063.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Nepal's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Nepal ahead.
Nepal ranks 62nd and South Africa ranks 59th of 232 countries.
Nepal has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nepal | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.19 million | 4.32 million | 9.87 million | Nepal |
| 2010s | 7.24 million | 1.99 million | 5.25 million | Nepal |
| 2020s | 1.68 million | 357,765 | 1.32 million | Nepal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher sanitation facilities coverage, Nepal or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 177,162 against 158,099 in Nepal as of 2024.
- What is the difference in sanitation facilities coverage between Nepal and South Africa?
- 19,063, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nepal and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Nepal and South Africa rank globally for sanitation facilities coverage?
- Nepal ranks 62nd and South Africa ranks 59th of 232 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Sanitation facilities coverage. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.