Oman vs Sub-Saharan Africa: People using at least basic sanitation services
People using at least basic sanitation services over time
- Oman
- Sub-Saharan Africa
How they compare
Oman currently reports 99.3% against 37.1% in Sub-Saharan Africa, a difference of 62.2%.
That makes Oman's figure about 2.7 times Sub-Saharan Africa's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Oman has been ahead every year.
Oman ranks 42nd and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 42nd of 214 countries.
Oman has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Oman | Sub-Saharan Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 92.0% | 24.1% | 67.9% | Oman |
| 2010s | 98.5% | 30.5% | 68.0% | Oman |
| 2020s | 99.3% | 36.0% | 63.3% | Oman |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher people using at least basic sanitation services, Oman or Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Oman, at 99.3% against 37.1% in Sub-Saharan Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in people using at least basic sanitation services between Oman and Sub-Saharan Africa?
- 62.2%, with Oman ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Oman and Sub-Saharan Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Oman and Sub-Saharan Africa rank globally for people using at least basic sanitation services?
- Oman ranks 42nd and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 42nd 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.