Benin vs South Africa: Population with primary reliance on polluting fuels and technologies

Benin
6.89
in 2023
South Africa
5.83
in 2023
Benin rank
42nd
South Africa rank
45th

Population with primary reliance on polluting fuels and technologies over time

  • Benin
  • South Africa
51015199020062023

How they compare

Benin currently reports 6.89 against 5.83 in South Africa, a difference of 1.06.

That makes Benin's figure about 1.2 times South Africa's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was South Africa ahead.

Benin ranks 42nd and South Africa ranks 45th of 193 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Benin averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Benin South Africa Difference Ahead
1990s 3.89 15.77 11.88 South Africa
2000s 4.93 11.69 6.76 South Africa
2010s 6.03 7.45 1.42 South Africa
2020s 6.76 6.09 0.6697 Benin

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population with primary reliance on polluting fuels and technologies, Benin or South Africa?
Benin, at 6.89 against 5.83 in South Africa as of 2023.
What is the difference in population with primary reliance on polluting fuels and technologies between Benin and South Africa?
1.06, with Benin ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and South Africa?
34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
How do Benin and South Africa rank globally for population with primary reliance on polluting fuels and technologies?
Benin ranks 42nd and South Africa ranks 45th of 193 countries.
Where does this data come from?
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Population with primary reliance on polluting fuels and technologies for cooking (in millions). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Population with primary reliance on polluting fuels and technologies for cooking (in millions)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
208 places, 7,072 data points, 1990–2023
Last refreshed