Benin vs Congo: Percentage of population using at least basic sanitation services

Benin
22 %
in 2024
Congo
21 %
in 2021
Benin rank
178th
Congo rank
179th

Percentage of population using at least basic sanitation services over time

  • Benin
  • Congo
05101520200020122024

How they compare

Benin currently reports 22 % against 21 % in Congo, a difference of 1 %.

Across all 22 years both countries report, Congo has been ahead every year.

Benin ranks 178th and Congo ranks 179th of 186 countries.

Congo has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Benin Congo Difference Ahead
2000s 10.5 % 13.5 % 3 % Congo
2010s 16 % 18.5 % 2.5 % Congo
2020s 20 % 20.5 % 0.5 % Congo

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher percentage of population using at least basic sanitation services, Benin or Congo?
Benin, at 22 % against 21 % in Congo as of 2024.
What is the difference in percentage of population using at least basic sanitation services between Benin and Congo?
1 %, with Benin ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Congo?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Benin and Congo rank globally for percentage of population using at least basic sanitation services?
Benin ranks 178th and Congo ranks 179th of 186 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Percentage of population using at least basic sanitation services (percent) — Value. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Percentage of population using at least basic sanitation services (percent) — Value
Unit
%
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
234 places, 5,721 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed

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