Congo vs Uruguay: Population using improved sanitation facilities
Congo
3.24 million
in 2021
Uruguay
3.37 million
in 2024
Congo rank
128th
Uruguay rank
125th
Population using improved sanitation facilities over time
- Congo
- Uruguay
How they compare
Uruguay currently reports 3.37 million against 3.24 million in Congo, a difference of 134,710.
Across all 22 years both countries report, Uruguay has been ahead every year.
Congo ranks 128th and Uruguay ranks 125th of 232 countries.
Uruguay has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo | Uruguay | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.47 million | 3.20 million | 1.74 million | Uruguay |
| 2010s | 2.56 million | 3.31 million | 750,506 | Uruguay |
| 2020s | 3.19 million | 3.37 million | 181,060 | Uruguay |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population using improved sanitation facilities, Congo or Uruguay?
- Uruguay, at 3.37 million against 3.24 million in Congo as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population using improved sanitation facilities between Congo and Uruguay?
- 134,710, with Uruguay ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Uruguay?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do Congo and Uruguay rank globally for population using improved sanitation facilities?
- Congo ranks 128th and Uruguay ranks 125th 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.