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
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.