Tanzania, United Republic of vs Zimbabwe: People using at least basic sanitation services
People using at least basic sanitation services over time
- Tanzania, United Republic of
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
Tanzania, United Republic of currently reports 37.2% against 34.6% in Zimbabwe, a difference of 2.6%.
That makes Tanzania, United Republic of's figure about 1.1 times Zimbabwe's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Zimbabwe ahead.
Tanzania, United Republic of ranks 192nd and Zimbabwe ranks 194th of 214 countries.
Zimbabwe has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Tanzania, United Republic of | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.4% | 43.9% | 34.5% | Zimbabwe |
| 2010s | 23.2% | 38.4% | 15.2% | Zimbabwe |
| 2020s | 34.2% | 34.7% | 0.6% | Zimbabwe |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher people using at least basic sanitation services, Tanzania, United Republic of or Zimbabwe?
- Tanzania, United Republic of, at 37.2% against 34.6% in Zimbabwe as of 2024.
- What is the difference in people using at least basic sanitation services between Tanzania, United Republic of and Zimbabwe?
- 2.6%, with Tanzania, United Republic of ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Tanzania, United Republic of and Zimbabwe?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Tanzania, United Republic of and Zimbabwe rank globally for people using at least basic sanitation services?
- Tanzania, United Republic of ranks 192nd and Zimbabwe ranks 194th 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.