China vs Mexico: Proportion of population using basic sanitation services
China
28.4
in 2024
Mexico
30.24
in 2024
China rank
45th
Mexico rank
42nd
Proportion of population using basic sanitation services over time
- China
- Mexico
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 30.24 against 28.4 in China, a difference of 1.84.
That makes Mexico's figure about 1.1 times China's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Mexico has been ahead every year.
China ranks 45th and Mexico ranks 42nd of 149 countries.
Mexico has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 44.3 | 58.72 | 14.42 | Mexico |
| 2010s | 35.58 | 43.89 | 8.31 | Mexico |
| 2020s | 28.52 | 31.36 | 2.84 | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using basic sanitation services, China or Mexico?
- Mexico, at 30.24 against 28.4 in China as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using basic sanitation services between China and Mexico?
- 1.84, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Mexico?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do China and Mexico rank globally for proportion of population using basic sanitation services?
- China ranks 45th and Mexico ranks 42nd of 149 countries.
- 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.