Latvia vs Malaysia: 6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation

Latvia
85.24
in 2021
Malaysia
85.97
in 2022
Latvia rank
40th
Malaysia rank
39th

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

  • Latvia
  • Malaysia
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How they compare

Malaysia currently reports 85.97 against 85.24 in Latvia, a difference of 0.73.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Malaysia ahead.

Latvia ranks 40th and Malaysia ranks 39th of 132 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Latvia averaged higher in 1 and Malaysia in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Latvia Malaysia Difference Ahead
2000s 68.19 76.92 8.73 Malaysia
2010s 78.1 81.03 2.93 Malaysia
2020s 84.96 84.88 0.0768 Latvia

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, Latvia or Malaysia?
Malaysia, at 85.97 against 85.24 in Latvia as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation between Latvia and Malaysia?
0.73, with Malaysia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Malaysia?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Latvia and Malaysia rank globally for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
Latvia ranks 40th and Malaysia ranks 39th 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