Malawi vs Vietnam: 6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation

Malawi
46.19
in 2022
Vietnam
43.66
in 2022
Malawi rank
83rd
Vietnam rank
86th

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

  • Malawi
  • Vietnam
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How they compare

Malawi currently reports 46.19 against 43.66 in Vietnam, a difference of 2.53.

That makes Malawi's figure about 1.1 times Vietnam's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Vietnam ahead.

Malawi ranks 83rd and Vietnam ranks 86th of 132 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Malawi averaged higher in 1 and Vietnam in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Malawi Vietnam Difference Ahead
2000s 11.14 34.81 23.67 Vietnam
2010s 30.54 40.12 9.58 Vietnam
2020s 44.14 43.21 0.9283 Malawi

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, Malawi or Vietnam?
Malawi, at 46.19 against 43.66 in Vietnam as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation between Malawi and Vietnam?
2.53, with Malawi ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malawi and Vietnam?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Malawi and Vietnam rank globally for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
Malawi ranks 83rd and Vietnam ranks 86th 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
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