Comoros vs Gabon: People using at least basic sanitation services
People using at least basic sanitation services over time
- Comoros
- Gabon
How they compare
Gabon currently reports 57.4% against 57.2% in Comoros, a difference of 0.2%.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Gabon ahead.
Comoros ranks 173rd and Gabon ranks 172nd of 214 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Comoros averaged higher in 1 and Gabon in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Comoros | Gabon | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 31.4% | 32.1% | 0.7% | Gabon |
| 2010s | 45.6% | 45.1% | 0.5% | Comoros |
| 2020s | 54.9% | 55.5% | 0.6% | Gabon |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher people using at least basic sanitation services, Comoros or Gabon?
- Gabon, at 57.4% against 57.2% in Comoros as of 2024.
- What is the difference in people using at least basic sanitation services between Comoros and Gabon?
- 0.2%, with Gabon ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Comoros and Gabon?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Comoros and Gabon rank globally for people using at least basic sanitation services?
- Comoros ranks 173rd and Gabon ranks 172nd 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.