United Kingdom vs United States: 6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation
United Kingdom
98.12
in 2022
United States
97.04
in 2022
United Kingdom rank
12th
United States rank
15th
6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation over time
- United Kingdom
- United States
How they compare
United Kingdom currently reports 98.12 against 97.04 in United States, a difference of 1.08.
Across all 23 years both countries report, United Kingdom has been ahead every year.
United Kingdom ranks 12th and United States ranks 15th of 132 countries.
United Kingdom has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United Kingdom | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 97.8 | 96.77 | 1.03 | United Kingdom |
| 2010s | 98.01 | 97.17 | 0.8392 | United Kingdom |
| 2020s | 98.1 | 97.07 | 1.04 | 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, United Kingdom or United States?
- United Kingdom, at 98.12 against 97.04 in United States as of 2022.
- What is the difference in 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation between United Kingdom and United States?
- 1.08, with United Kingdom ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United Kingdom and United States?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do United Kingdom and United States rank globally for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
- United Kingdom ranks 12th and United States ranks 15th 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.