Germany vs Netherlands: 6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation

Germany
96.89
in 2022
Netherlands
97.5
in 2022
Germany rank
16th
Netherlands rank
14th

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

  • Germany
  • Netherlands
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How they compare

Netherlands currently reports 97.5 against 96.89 in Germany, a difference of 0.61.

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

Germany ranks 16th and Netherlands ranks 14th of 132 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Netherlands Difference Ahead
2000s 96.06 97.45 1.39 Netherlands
2010s 96.66 97.48 0.8209 Netherlands
2020s 96.88 97.5 0.6148 Netherlands

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, Germany or Netherlands?
Netherlands, at 97.5 against 96.89 in Germany as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation between Germany and Netherlands?
0.61, with Netherlands ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Netherlands?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Germany and Netherlands rank globally for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
Germany ranks 16th and Netherlands ranks 14th 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