Belgium vs Portugal: 6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation
Belgium
94.9
in 2022
Portugal
92.76
in 2022
Belgium rank
24th
Portugal rank
25th
6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation over time
- Belgium
- Portugal
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 94.9 against 92.76 in Portugal, a difference of 2.14.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Belgium has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 24th and Portugal ranks 25th of 132 countries.
Belgium has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Portugal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 71.42 | 58.4 | 13.03 | Belgium |
| 2010s | 85.7 | 81.14 | 4.56 | Belgium |
| 2020s | 94.48 | 92.24 | 2.24 | Belgium |
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, Belgium or Portugal?
- Belgium, at 94.9 against 92.76 in Portugal as of 2022.
- What is the difference in 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation between Belgium and Portugal?
- 2.14, with Belgium ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Portugal?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do Belgium and Portugal rank globally for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
- Belgium ranks 24th and Portugal ranks 25th 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.