Australia vs Germany: 6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation

Australia
95.82
in 2022
Germany
96.89
in 2022
Australia rank
19th
Germany rank
16th

6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation over time

  • Australia
  • Germany
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 96.89 against 95.82 in Australia, a difference of 1.07.

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

Australia ranks 19th and Germany ranks 16th of 132 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Australia Germany Difference Ahead
2000s 94.02 96.06 2.03 Germany
2010s 95.05 96.66 1.61 Germany
2020s 95.72 96.88 1.17 Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation, Australia or Germany?
Germany, at 96.89 against 95.82 in Australia as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation between Australia and Germany?
1.07, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Germany?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Australia and Germany rank globally for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
Australia ranks 19th and Germany ranks 16th of 132 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as 6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services (%)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
132 places, 2,993 data points, 2000–2022
Last refreshed