Republic of Moldova vs South Africa: Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities
Republic of Moldova
91.8%
in 2024
South Africa
92.2%
in 2024
Republic of Moldova rank
160th
South Africa rank
159th
Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities over time
- Republic of Moldova
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 92.2% against 91.8% in Republic of Moldova, a difference of 0.4%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Republic of Moldova ahead.
Republic of Moldova ranks 160th and South Africa ranks 159th of 232 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Republic of Moldova averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Moldova | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 80.5% | 78.7% | 1.8% | Republic of Moldova |
| 2010s | 86.1% | 86.1% | 0.0% | Republic of Moldova |
| 2020s | 90.6% | 91.0% | 0.4% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of the population using improved sanitation facilities, Republic of Moldova or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 92.2% against 91.8% in Republic of Moldova as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of the population using improved sanitation facilities between Republic of Moldova and South Africa?
- 0.4%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Moldova and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Republic of Moldova and South Africa rank globally for share of the population using improved sanitation facilities?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 160th and South Africa ranks 159th of 232 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Proportion of people using improved sanitation facilities, such as toilets or latrines, regardless of whether they are shared with other households.