Burkina Faso vs Ghana: People using at least basic sanitation services
People using at least basic sanitation services over time
- Burkina Faso
- Ghana
How they compare
Burkina Faso currently reports 31.8% against 31.6% in Ghana, a difference of 0.2%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Burkina Faso has been ahead every year.
Burkina Faso ranks 196th and Ghana ranks 197th of 214 countries.
Burkina Faso has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burkina Faso | Ghana | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.5% | 9.3% | 3.2% | Burkina Faso |
| 2010s | 22.2% | 20.0% | 2.1% | Burkina Faso |
| 2020s | 29.8% | 29.1% | 0.8% | Burkina Faso |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher people using at least basic sanitation services, Burkina Faso or Ghana?
- Burkina Faso, at 31.8% against 31.6% in Ghana as of 2024.
- What is the difference in people using at least basic sanitation services between Burkina Faso and Ghana?
- 0.2%, with Burkina Faso ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Ghana?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Burkina Faso and Ghana rank globally for people using at least basic sanitation services?
- Burkina Faso ranks 196th and Ghana ranks 197th 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.