Spain vs United Kingdom: Population connected to wastewater treatment plants

Spain
43,284
in 2023
United Kingdom
62,452
in 2010
Spain rank
4th
United Kingdom rank
3rd

Population connected to wastewater treatment plants over time

  • Spain
  • United Kingdom
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How they compare

United Kingdom currently reports 62,452 against 43,284 in Spain, a difference of 19,168.

That makes United Kingdom's figure about 1.4 times Spain's.

Across all 5 years both countries report, United Kingdom has been ahead every year.

Spain ranks 4th and United Kingdom ranks 3rd of 30 countries.

United Kingdom has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Spain United Kingdom Difference Ahead
2000s 42,988 60,174 17,186 United Kingdom
2010s 45,645 62,452 16,807 United Kingdom

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population connected to wastewater treatment plants, Spain or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom, at 62,452 against 43,284 in Spain as of 2010.
What is the difference in population connected to wastewater treatment plants between Spain and United Kingdom?
19,168, with United Kingdom ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Spain and United Kingdom?
5 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2010.
How do Spain and United Kingdom rank globally for population connected to wastewater treatment plants?
Spain ranks 4th and United Kingdom ranks 3rd of 30 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Population connected to wastewater treatment plants. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Population connected to wastewater treatment plants
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
31 places, 703 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed