Chile vs Ecuador: Population using improved sanitation facilities
Chile
19.66 million
in 2024
Ecuador
17.78 million
in 2024
Chile rank
56th
Ecuador rank
59th
Population using improved sanitation facilities over time
- Chile
- Ecuador
How they compare
Chile currently reports 19.66 million against 17.78 million in Ecuador, a difference of 1.88 million.
That makes Chile's figure about 1.1 times Ecuador's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Chile has been ahead every year.
Chile ranks 56th and Ecuador ranks 59th of 232 countries.
Chile has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Chile | Ecuador | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.24 million | 11.86 million | 3.38 million | Chile |
| 2010s | 17.53 million | 14.98 million | 2.55 million | Chile |
| 2020s | 19.51 million | 17.30 million | 2.21 million | Chile |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population using improved sanitation facilities, Chile or Ecuador?
- Chile, at 19.66 million against 17.78 million in Ecuador as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population using improved sanitation facilities between Chile and Ecuador?
- 1.88 million, with Chile ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Chile and Ecuador?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Chile and Ecuador rank globally for population using improved sanitation facilities?
- Chile ranks 56th and Ecuador ranks 59th 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.