Brazil vs Nigeria: Population using improved sanitation facilities
Brazil
196.11 million
in 2024
Nigeria
148.39 million
in 2024
Brazil rank
6th
Nigeria rank
8th
Population using improved sanitation facilities over time
- Brazil
- Nigeria
How they compare
Brazil currently reports 196.11 million against 148.39 million in Nigeria, a difference of 47.72 million.
That makes Brazil's figure about 1.3 times Nigeria's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Brazil has been ahead every year.
Brazil ranks 6th and Nigeria ranks 8th of 232 countries.
Brazil has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Brazil | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 143.40 million | 78.24 million | 65.15 million | Brazil |
| 2010s | 172.22 million | 111.26 million | 60.96 million | Brazil |
| 2020s | 191.67 million | 140.42 million | 51.25 million | Brazil |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population using improved sanitation facilities, Brazil or Nigeria?
- Brazil, at 196.11 million against 148.39 million in Nigeria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population using improved sanitation facilities between Brazil and Nigeria?
- 47.72 million, with Brazil ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and Nigeria?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Brazil and Nigeria rank globally for population using improved sanitation facilities?
- Brazil ranks 6th and Nigeria ranks 8th 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.