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

Latvia
85.24
in 2021
Romania
87.58
in 2022
Latvia rank
40th
Romania rank
38th

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

  • Latvia
  • Romania
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How they compare

Romania currently reports 87.58 against 85.24 in Latvia, a difference of 2.34.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 21 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Latvia ahead.

Latvia ranks 40th and Romania ranks 38th of 132 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Latvia Romania Difference Ahead
2000s 68.34 50.54 17.81 Latvia
2010s 78.1 70.44 7.66 Latvia
2020s 84.96 85.75 0.7869 Romania

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 Romania?
Romania, at 87.58 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 Romania?
2.34, with Romania ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Romania?
21 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2021.
How do Latvia and Romania rank globally for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
Latvia ranks 40th 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