Hungary vs Romania: 6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation

Hungary
87.84
in 2022
Romania
87.58
in 2022
Hungary rank
37th
Romania rank
38th

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

  • Hungary
  • Romania
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How they compare

Hungary currently reports 87.84 against 87.58 in Romania, a difference of 0.26.

Across all 22 years both countries report, Hungary has been ahead every year.

Hungary ranks 37th and Romania ranks 38th of 132 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Hungary Romania Difference Ahead
2000s 68.14 50.54 17.6 Hungary
2010s 81.97 70.44 11.54 Hungary
2020s 87.81 86.36 1.45 Hungary

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, Hungary or Romania?
Hungary, at 87.84 against 87.58 in Romania as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation between Hungary and Romania?
0.26, with Hungary ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and Romania?
22 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2022.
How do Hungary and Romania rank globally for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
Hungary ranks 37th and Romania ranks 38th 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