France vs New Zealand: 6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation

France
89.67
in 2022
New Zealand
88.74
in 2022
France rank
34th
New Zealand rank
35th

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

  • France
  • New Zealand
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How they compare

France currently reports 89.67 against 88.74 in New Zealand, a difference of 0.93.

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

France ranks 34th and New Zealand ranks 35th of 132 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade France New Zealand Difference Ahead
2000s 88.86 83.08 5.77 France
2010s 89.12 87.49 1.63 France
2020s 89.59 88.68 0.9148 France

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, France or New Zealand?
France, at 89.67 against 88.74 in New Zealand as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation between France and New Zealand?
0.93, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and New Zealand?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do France and New Zealand rank globally for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
France ranks 34th and New Zealand ranks 35th 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