Chile vs Portugal: 6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation

Chile
95.32
in 2022
Portugal
92.76
in 2022
Chile rank
22nd
Portugal rank
25th

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

  • Chile
  • Portugal
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How they compare

Chile currently reports 95.32 against 92.76 in Portugal, a difference of 2.56.

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

Chile ranks 22nd and Portugal ranks 25th of 132 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Chile Portugal Difference Ahead
2000s 71.75 58.4 13.35 Chile
2010s 90.76 81.14 9.62 Chile
2020s 95.29 92.24 3.05 Chile

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, Chile or Portugal?
Chile, at 95.32 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 Chile and Portugal?
2.56, with Chile ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Chile and Portugal?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Chile and Portugal rank globally for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
Chile ranks 22nd 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.

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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