Australia and New Zealand (UNSDG) vs Italy: Proportion of population using basic sanitation services

Australia and New Zealand (UNSDG)
5.37
in 2024
Italy
21.68
in 2024
Australia and New Zealand (UNSDG) rank
59th
Italy rank
58th

Proportion of population using basic sanitation services over time

  • Australia and New Zealand (UNSDG)
  • Italy
5101520200020122024

How they compare

Italy currently reports 21.68 against 5.37 in Australia and New Zealand (UNSDG), a difference of 16.31.

That makes Italy's figure about 4.0 times Australia and New Zealand (UNSDG)'s.

Across all 25 years both countries report, Italy has been ahead every year.

Australia and New Zealand (UNSDG) ranks 59th and Italy ranks 58th of 61 groups.

Italy has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Australia and New Zealand (UNSDG) Italy Difference Ahead
2000s 7.73 20.73 13.01 Italy
2010s 6.25 21.27 15.02 Italy
2020s 5.52 21.65 16.13 Italy

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher proportion of population using basic sanitation services, Australia and New Zealand (UNSDG) or Italy?
Italy, at 21.68 against 5.37 in Australia and New Zealand (UNSDG) as of 2024.
What is the difference in proportion of population using basic sanitation services between Australia and New Zealand (UNSDG) and Italy?
16.31, with Italy ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and New Zealand (UNSDG) and Italy?
25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Australia and New Zealand (UNSDG) and Italy rank globally for proportion of population using basic sanitation services?
Australia and New Zealand (UNSDG) ranks 59th and Italy ranks 58th of 61 groups.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Proportion of population using basic sanitation services (Sanitation). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Proportion of population using basic sanitation services (Sanitation)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
210 places, 5,159 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed