Malaysia vs Saudi Arabia: Population using improved sanitation facilities
Malaysia
35.56 million
in 2024
Saudi Arabia
33.89 million
in 2024
Malaysia rank
37th
Saudi Arabia rank
40th
Population using improved sanitation facilities over time
- Malaysia
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Malaysia currently reports 35.56 million against 33.89 million in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 1.67 million.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Malaysia has been ahead every year.
Malaysia ranks 37th and Saudi Arabia ranks 40th of 232 countries.
Malaysia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 31.66 million | 29.84 million | 1.82 million | Malaysia |
| 2020s | 34.71 million | 32.27 million | 2.44 million | Malaysia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population using improved sanitation facilities, Malaysia or Saudi Arabia?
- Malaysia, at 35.56 million against 33.89 million in Saudi Arabia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population using improved sanitation facilities between Malaysia and Saudi Arabia?
- 1.67 million, with Malaysia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Saudi Arabia?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
- How do Malaysia and Saudi Arabia rank globally for population using improved sanitation facilities?
- Malaysia ranks 37th and Saudi Arabia ranks 40th 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.