Pakistan vs United States: Population using improved sanitation facilities
Pakistan
199.64 million
in 2024
United States
344.11 million
in 2024
Pakistan rank
5th
United States rank
3rd
Population using improved sanitation facilities over time
- Pakistan
- United States
How they compare
United States currently reports 344.11 million against 199.64 million in Pakistan, a difference of 144.47 million.
That makes United States's figure about 1.7 times Pakistan's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, United States has been ahead every year.
Pakistan ranks 5th and United States ranks 3rd of 232 countries.
United States has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Pakistan | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 81.14 million | 294.10 million | 212.96 million | United States |
| 2010s | 140.44 million | 323.85 million | 183.41 million | United States |
| 2020s | 190.51 million | 340.76 million | 150.25 million | United States |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population using improved sanitation facilities, Pakistan or United States?
- United States, at 344.11 million against 199.64 million in Pakistan as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population using improved sanitation facilities between Pakistan and United States?
- 144.47 million, with United States ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Pakistan and United States?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Pakistan and United States rank globally for population using improved sanitation facilities?
- Pakistan ranks 5th and United States ranks 3rd 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.