Top 10 African Countries With the Best Water and Sanitation Access in 2026

A 2026 ranking based on 2024 WHO/UNICEF data compares water and sanitation access across 52 African countries. Seychelles takes first place with a combined score of 98.71, narrowly ahead of Mauritius by 0.06 points. Nigeria places 21st and Ethiopia 48th, highlighting wide differences in access to services essential for public health and everyday well-being.

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