Saudi Arabia vs Turkey: 6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation

Saudi Arabia
79.92
in 2022
Turkey
78.69
in 2022
Saudi Arabia rank
46th
Turkey rank
49th

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

  • Saudi Arabia
  • Turkey
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How they compare

Saudi Arabia currently reports 79.92 against 78.69 in Turkey, a difference of 1.23.

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

Saudi Arabia ranks 46th and Turkey ranks 49th of 132 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Saudi Arabia Turkey Difference Ahead
2000s 79.31 47.38 31.93 Saudi Arabia
2010s 79.66 63.79 15.87 Saudi Arabia
2020s 79.89 76.78 3.11 Saudi Arabia

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, Saudi Arabia or Turkey?
Saudi Arabia, at 79.92 against 78.69 in Turkey as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation between Saudi Arabia and Turkey?
1.23, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and Turkey?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Saudi Arabia and Turkey rank globally for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
Saudi Arabia ranks 46th and Turkey ranks 49th 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