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

Germany
96.89
in 2022
United States
97.04
in 2022
Germany rank
16th
United States rank
15th

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

  • Germany
  • United States
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How they compare

United States currently reports 97.04 against 96.89 in Germany, a difference of 0.15.

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

Germany ranks 16th and United States ranks 15th of 132 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany United States Difference Ahead
2000s 96.06 96.77 0.7157 United States
2010s 96.66 97.17 0.5087 United States
2020s 96.88 97.07 0.1836 United States

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 United States?
United States, at 97.04 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 United States?
0.15, with United States ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and United States?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Germany and United States rank globally for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
Germany ranks 16th and United States ranks 15th 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