New Zealand vs Spain: 6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation

New Zealand
88.74
in 2022
Spain
89.97
in 2022
New Zealand rank
35th
Spain rank
32nd

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

  • New Zealand
  • Spain
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How they compare

Spain currently reports 89.97 against 88.74 in New Zealand, a difference of 1.23.

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

New Zealand ranks 35th and Spain ranks 32nd of 132 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade New Zealand Spain Difference Ahead
2000s 83.08 90.69 7.6 Spain
2010s 87.49 90.2 2.7 Spain
2020s 88.68 89.97 1.29 Spain

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, New Zealand or Spain?
Spain, at 89.97 against 88.74 in New Zealand as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation between New Zealand and Spain?
1.23, with Spain ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and Spain?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do New Zealand and Spain rank globally for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
New Zealand ranks 35th and Spain ranks 32nd 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