Germany vs United Kingdom: 1.4.1.b Proportion of the population using basic sanitation services

Germany
99.23
in 2022
United Kingdom
99.1
in 2022
Germany rank
35th
United Kingdom rank
38th

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

  • Germany
  • United Kingdom
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 99.23 against 99.1 in United Kingdom, a difference of 0.13.

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

Germany ranks 35th and United Kingdom ranks 38th of 200 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany United Kingdom Difference Ahead
2000s 99.22 99.13 0.0958 Germany
2010s 99.22 99.11 0.1117 Germany
2020s 99.23 99.11 0.12 Germany

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, Germany or United Kingdom?
Germany, at 99.23 against 99.1 in United Kingdom as of 2022.
What is the difference in 1.4.1.b proportion of the population using basic sanitation services between Germany and United Kingdom?
0.13, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and United Kingdom?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Germany and United Kingdom rank globally for 1.4.1.b proportion of the population using basic sanitation services?
Germany ranks 35th and United Kingdom ranks 38th 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