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

Malaysia
85.97
in 2022
Malta
88.18
in 2022
Malaysia rank
39th
Malta rank
36th

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

  • Malaysia
  • Malta
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How they compare

Malta currently reports 88.18 against 85.97 in Malaysia, a difference of 2.21.

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

Malaysia ranks 39th and Malta ranks 36th of 132 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Malaysia Malta Difference Ahead
2000s 76.92 97.48 20.57 Malta
2010s 81.03 89.97 8.94 Malta
2020s 85.24 88.18 2.93 Malta

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, Malaysia or Malta?
Malta, at 88.18 against 85.97 in Malaysia as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation between Malaysia and Malta?
2.21, with Malta ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Malta?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Malaysia and Malta rank globally for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
Malaysia ranks 39th and Malta ranks 36th 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