Canada vs Malaysia: 6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation

Canada
83.93
in 2022
Malaysia
85.97
in 2022
Canada rank
42nd
Malaysia rank
39th

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

  • Canada
  • Malaysia
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How they compare

Malaysia currently reports 85.97 against 83.93 in Canada, a difference of 2.04.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Canada ahead.

Canada ranks 42nd and Malaysia ranks 39th of 132 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Canada averaged higher in 2 and Malaysia in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Canada Malaysia Difference Ahead
2000s 78.61 76.92 1.69 Canada
2010s 82.38 81.03 1.34 Canada
2020s 83.95 85.24 1.3 Malaysia

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, Canada or Malaysia?
Malaysia, at 85.97 against 83.93 in Canada as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation between Canada and Malaysia?
2.04, with Malaysia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Canada and Malaysia?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Canada and Malaysia rank globally for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
Canada ranks 42nd and Malaysia ranks 39th 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