Bhutan vs Lesotho: 6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation

Bhutan
50.51
in 2022
Lesotho
47.52
in 2022
Bhutan rank
79th
Lesotho rank
82nd

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

  • Bhutan
  • Lesotho
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How they compare

Bhutan currently reports 50.51 against 47.52 in Lesotho, a difference of 2.99.

That makes Bhutan's figure about 1.1 times Lesotho's.

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

Bhutan ranks 79th and Lesotho ranks 82nd of 132 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Bhutan Lesotho Difference Ahead
2000s 41.49 16.92 24.57 Bhutan
2010s 47.94 37.33 10.61 Bhutan
2020s 50.4 47.57 2.83 Bhutan

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, Bhutan or Lesotho?
Bhutan, at 50.51 against 47.52 in Lesotho as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation between Bhutan and Lesotho?
2.99, with Bhutan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Bhutan and Lesotho?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Bhutan and Lesotho rank globally for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
Bhutan ranks 79th and Lesotho ranks 82nd 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