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

Malaysia
85.97
in 2022
Romania
87.58
in 2022
Malaysia rank
39th
Romania rank
38th

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

  • Malaysia
  • Romania
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How they compare

Romania currently reports 87.58 against 85.97 in Malaysia, a difference of 1.61.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 22 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Malaysia ahead.

Malaysia ranks 39th and Romania ranks 38th of 132 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Malaysia Romania Difference Ahead
2000s 77.01 50.54 26.47 Malaysia
2010s 81.03 70.44 10.6 Malaysia
2020s 85.24 86.36 1.11 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, Malaysia or Romania?
Romania, at 87.58 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 Romania?
1.61, with Romania ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Romania?
22 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2022.
How do Malaysia and Romania rank globally for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
Malaysia ranks 39th 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