Bangladesh vs Pakistan: Population using improved sanitation facilities
Bangladesh
153.01 million
in 2024
Pakistan
199.64 million
in 2024
Bangladesh rank
7th
Pakistan rank
5th
Population using improved sanitation facilities over time
- Bangladesh
- Pakistan
How they compare
Pakistan currently reports 199.64 million against 153.01 million in Bangladesh, a difference of 46.63 million.
That makes Pakistan's figure about 1.3 times Bangladesh's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Pakistan has been ahead every year.
Bangladesh ranks 7th and Pakistan ranks 5th of 232 countries.
Pakistan has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bangladesh | Pakistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 67.78 million | 81.14 million | 13.36 million | Pakistan |
| 2010s | 109.68 million | 140.44 million | 30.76 million | Pakistan |
| 2020s | 143.06 million | 190.51 million | 47.45 million | Pakistan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population using improved sanitation facilities, Bangladesh or Pakistan?
- Pakistan, at 199.64 million against 153.01 million in Bangladesh as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population using improved sanitation facilities between Bangladesh and Pakistan?
- 46.63 million, with Pakistan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bangladesh and Pakistan?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Bangladesh and Pakistan rank globally for population using improved sanitation facilities?
- Bangladesh ranks 7th and Pakistan ranks 5th 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.