Nepal vs Peru: Population using improved sanitation facilities
Nepal
29.05 million
in 2024
Peru
30.33 million
in 2024
Nepal rank
43rd
Peru rank
41st
Population using improved sanitation facilities over time
- Nepal
- Peru
How they compare
Peru currently reports 30.33 million against 29.05 million in Nepal, a difference of 1.27 million.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Peru has been ahead every year.
Nepal ranks 43rd and Peru ranks 41st of 232 countries.
Peru has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nepal | Peru | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.36 million | 21.18 million | 10.82 million | Peru |
| 2010s | 19.54 million | 25.24 million | 5.70 million | Peru |
| 2020s | 27.23 million | 29.29 million | 2.06 million | Peru |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population using improved sanitation facilities, Nepal or Peru?
- Peru, at 30.33 million against 29.05 million in Nepal as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population using improved sanitation facilities between Nepal and Peru?
- 1.27 million, with Peru ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nepal and Peru?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Nepal and Peru rank globally for population using improved sanitation facilities?
- Nepal ranks 43rd and Peru ranks 41st 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.