Netherlands vs United Kingdom: 6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation

Netherlands
97.5
in 2022
United Kingdom
98.12
in 2022
Netherlands rank
14th
United Kingdom rank
12th

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

  • Netherlands
  • United Kingdom
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How they compare

United Kingdom currently reports 98.12 against 97.5 in Netherlands, a difference of 0.62.

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

Netherlands ranks 14th and United Kingdom ranks 12th of 132 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Netherlands United Kingdom Difference Ahead
2000s 97.45 97.8 0.3545 United Kingdom
2010s 97.48 98.01 0.527 United Kingdom
2020s 97.5 98.1 0.6056 United Kingdom

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, Netherlands or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom, at 98.12 against 97.5 in Netherlands as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation between Netherlands and United Kingdom?
0.62, with United Kingdom ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and United Kingdom?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Netherlands and United Kingdom rank globally for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
Netherlands ranks 14th and United Kingdom ranks 12th 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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