Denmark vs Finland: Population using improved sanitation facilities
Denmark
5.98 million
in 2024
Finland
5.62 million
in 2024
Denmark rank
106th
Finland rank
109th
Population using improved sanitation facilities over time
- Denmark
- Finland
How they compare
Denmark currently reports 5.98 million against 5.62 million in Finland, a difference of 360,100.
That makes Denmark's figure about 1.1 times Finland's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Denmark has been ahead every year.
Denmark ranks 106th and Finland ranks 109th of 232 countries.
Denmark has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Finland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.42 million | 5.25 million | 174,613 | Denmark |
| 2010s | 5.68 million | 5.46 million | 216,790 | Denmark |
| 2020s | 5.90 million | 5.57 million | 331,658 | Denmark |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population using improved sanitation facilities, Denmark or Finland?
- Denmark, at 5.98 million against 5.62 million in Finland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population using improved sanitation facilities between Denmark and Finland?
- 360,100, with Denmark ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Finland?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Denmark and Finland rank globally for population using improved sanitation facilities?
- Denmark ranks 106th and Finland ranks 109th 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.