Denmark vs South Korea: 6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation

Denmark
98.8
in 2022
South Korea
99.45
in 2022
Denmark rank
10th
South Korea rank
8th

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

  • Denmark
  • South Korea
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How they compare

South Korea currently reports 99.45 against 98.8 in Denmark, a difference of 0.65.

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

Denmark ranks 10th and South Korea ranks 8th of 132 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Denmark averaged higher in 2 and South Korea in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark South Korea Difference Ahead
2000s 94.58 90.05 4.53 Denmark
2010s 97.14 96.42 0.724 Denmark
2020s 98.72 99.46 0.7417 South Korea

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, Denmark or South Korea?
South Korea, at 99.45 against 98.8 in Denmark as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation between Denmark and South Korea?
0.65, with South Korea ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and South Korea?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Denmark and South Korea rank globally for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
Denmark ranks 10th and South Korea ranks 8th 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
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