China vs Philippines: 6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation

China
67.22
in 2022
Philippines
62.73
in 2022
China rank
60th
Philippines rank
63rd

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

  • China
  • Philippines
204060200020112022

How they compare

China currently reports 67.22 against 62.73 in Philippines, a difference of 4.49.

That makes China's figure about 1.1 times Philippines's.

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

China ranks 60th and Philippines ranks 63rd of 132 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, China averaged higher in 1 and Philippines in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade China Philippines Difference Ahead
2000s 20.69 47.39 26.7 Philippines
2010s 48.15 55.3 7.14 Philippines
2020s 65.92 61.73 4.19 China

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, China or Philippines?
China, at 67.22 against 62.73 in Philippines as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation between China and Philippines?
4.49, with China ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for China and Philippines?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do China and Philippines rank globally for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
China ranks 60th and Philippines ranks 63rd 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