France vs Iceland: 1.4.1.b Proportion of the population using basic sanitation services

France
98.65
in 2022
Iceland
98.78
in 2022
France rank
48th
Iceland rank
47th

1.4.1.b Proportion of the population using basic sanitation services over time

  • France
  • Iceland
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How they compare

Iceland currently reports 98.78 against 98.65 in France, a difference of 0.13.

Across all 23 years both countries report, Iceland has been ahead every year.

France ranks 48th and Iceland ranks 47th of 200 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade France Iceland Difference Ahead
2000s 98.66 98.79 0.1327 Iceland
2010s 98.65 98.78 0.1312 Iceland
2020s 98.65 98.78 0.1331 Iceland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 1.4.1.b proportion of the population using basic sanitation services, France or Iceland?
Iceland, at 98.78 against 98.65 in France as of 2022.
What is the difference in 1.4.1.b proportion of the population using basic sanitation services between France and Iceland?
0.13, with Iceland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and Iceland?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do France and Iceland rank globally for 1.4.1.b proportion of the population using basic sanitation services?
France ranks 48th and Iceland ranks 47th of 200 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as 1.4.1.b Proportion of the population using basic sanitation services (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
1.4.1.b Proportion of the population using basic sanitation services (%)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
200 places, 4,476 data points, 2000–2022
Last refreshed