Australia vs Ethiopia: Population using improved sanitation facilities
Australia
26.71 million
in 2024
Ethiopia
24.92 million
in 2024
Australia rank
46th
Ethiopia rank
49th
Population using improved sanitation facilities over time
- Australia
- Ethiopia
How they compare
Australia currently reports 26.71 million against 24.92 million in Ethiopia, a difference of 1.79 million.
That makes Australia's figure about 1.1 times Ethiopia's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Australia has been ahead every year.
Australia ranks 46th and Ethiopia ranks 49th of 232 countries.
Australia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Australia | Ethiopia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20.29 million | 6.99 million | 13.31 million | Australia |
| 2010s | 23.79 million | 14.25 million | 9.54 million | Australia |
| 2020s | 26.21 million | 22.31 million | 3.90 million | Australia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population using improved sanitation facilities, Australia or Ethiopia?
- Australia, at 26.71 million against 24.92 million in Ethiopia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population using improved sanitation facilities between Australia and Ethiopia?
- 1.79 million, with Australia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Ethiopia?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Australia and Ethiopia rank globally for population using improved sanitation facilities?
- Australia ranks 46th and Ethiopia ranks 49th of 232 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Population using improved sanitation facilities. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.