Benin vs Democratic Republic of Congo: People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)
People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) over time
- Benin
- Democratic Republic of Congo
How they compare
Benin currently reports 22.2% against 16.3% in Democratic Republic of Congo, a difference of 5.9%.
That makes Benin's figure about 1.4 times Democratic Republic of Congo's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Democratic Republic of Congo ahead.
Benin ranks 205th and Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 208th of 214 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Benin averaged higher in 1 and Democratic Republic of Congo in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Democratic Republic of Congo | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.6% | 21.8% | 11.2% | Democratic Republic of Congo |
| 2010s | 16.1% | 17.9% | 1.8% | Democratic Republic of Congo |
| 2020s | 20.9% | 16.2% | 4.7% | Benin |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher people using at least basic sanitation services, Benin or Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Benin, at 22.2% against 16.3% in Democratic Republic of Congo as of 2024.
- What is the difference in people using at least basic sanitation services between Benin and Democratic Republic of Congo?
- 5.9%, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Democratic Republic of Congo?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Benin and Democratic Republic of Congo rank globally for people using at least basic sanitation services?
- Benin ranks 205th and Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 208th of 214 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene, World Health Organization (WHO), published as People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The percentage of people using at least basic sanitation services, that is, improved sanitation facilities that are not shared with other households. This indicator encompasses both people using basic sanitation services as well as those using safely managed sanitation services. Improved sanitation facilities include flush/pour flush to piped sewer systems, septic tanks or pit latrines; ventilated improved pit latrines, composting toilets or pit latrines with slabs.