Namibia vs Zambia: People using at least basic sanitation services

Namibia

38.7%

in 2024

Zambia

37.5%

in 2024

Namibia rank

189th

Zambia rank

191st

People using at least basic sanitation services over time

Namibia
Zambia

How they compare

Namibia currently reports 38.7% against 37.5% in Zambia, a difference of 1.2%.

Across all 25 years both countries report, Namibia has been ahead every year.

Globally, Namibia ranks 189th and Zambia ranks 191st of 214 countries.

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About this data

Indicator: People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)
Unit: % of population
Source: WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene, World Health Organization (WHO)
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 261 places, 6,338 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed: 06 August 2026

The percentage of people using at least basic sanitation services, that is, improved sanitation facilities that are not shared with other households. This indicator encompasses both people using basic sanitation services as well as those using safely managed sanitation services. Improved sanitation facilities include flush/pour flush to piped sewer systems, septic tanks or pit latrines; ventilated improved pit latrines, composting toilets or pit latrines with slabs.