Sierra Leone vs South Africa: Population with primary reliance on polluting fuels and technologies
Sierra Leone
4.71
in 2023
South Africa
5.83
in 2023
Sierra Leone rank
48th
South Africa rank
45th
Population with primary reliance on polluting fuels and technologies over time
- Sierra Leone
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 5.83 against 4.71 in Sierra Leone, a difference of 1.12.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Sierra Leone's.
Across all 34 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Sierra Leone ranks 48th and South Africa ranks 45th of 193 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sierra Leone | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.77 | 15.77 | 13 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 3.36 | 11.69 | 8.33 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 4.12 | 7.45 | 3.32 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 4.62 | 6.09 | 1.47 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population with primary reliance on polluting fuels and technologies, Sierra Leone or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 5.83 against 4.71 in Sierra Leone as of 2023.
- What is the difference in population with primary reliance on polluting fuels and technologies between Sierra Leone and South Africa?
- 1.12, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sierra Leone and South Africa?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Sierra Leone and South Africa rank globally for population with primary reliance on polluting fuels and technologies?
- Sierra Leone ranks 48th 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.