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

United Arab Emirates
98.46
in 2022
United Kingdom
98.12
in 2022
United Arab Emirates rank
11th
United Kingdom rank
12th

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

  • United Arab Emirates
  • United Kingdom
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How they compare

United Arab Emirates currently reports 98.46 against 98.12 in United Kingdom, a difference of 0.34.

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

United Arab Emirates ranks 11th and United Kingdom ranks 12th of 132 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Difference Ahead
2000s 98.44 97.8 0.636 United Arab Emirates
2010s 98.45 98.01 0.4399 United Arab Emirates
2020s 98.46 98.1 0.3595 United Arab Emirates

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, United Arab Emirates or United Kingdom?
United Arab Emirates, at 98.46 against 98.12 in United Kingdom as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation between United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom?
0.34, with United Arab Emirates ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom rank globally for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
United Arab Emirates ranks 11th 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
Last refreshed