Austria vs Switzerland: Population using improved sanitation facilities
Austria
9.12 million
in 2024
Switzerland
8.92 million
in 2024
Austria rank
91st
Switzerland rank
92nd
Population using improved sanitation facilities over time
- Austria
- Switzerland
How they compare
Austria currently reports 9.12 million against 8.92 million in Switzerland, a difference of 196,290.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Austria has been ahead every year.
Austria ranks 91st and Switzerland ranks 92nd of 232 countries.
Austria has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Austria | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.19 million | 7.42 million | 766,529 | Austria |
| 2010s | 8.61 million | 8.22 million | 388,240 | Austria |
| 2020s | 9.04 million | 8.79 million | 251,912 | Austria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population using improved sanitation facilities, Austria or Switzerland?
- Austria, at 9.12 million against 8.92 million in Switzerland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population using improved sanitation facilities between Austria and Switzerland?
- 196,290, with Austria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Austria and Switzerland?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Austria and Switzerland rank globally for population using improved sanitation facilities?
- Austria ranks 91st and Switzerland ranks 92nd 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.