South Korea vs Switzerland: Proportion of population using basic sanitation services (Sanitation)
South Korea
0.4009
in 2024
Switzerland
0.2134
in 2024
South Korea rank
138th
Switzerland rank
139th
Proportion of population using basic sanitation services (Sanitation) over time
- South Korea
- Switzerland
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 0.4009 against 0.2134 in Switzerland, a difference of 0.1875.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.9 times Switzerland's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 138th and Switzerland ranks 139th of 149 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.43 | 2.06 | 8.37 | South Korea |
| 2010s | 4.33 | 1.22 | 3.12 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 0.5578 | 0.2261 | 0.3317 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using basic sanitation services, South Korea or Switzerland?
- South Korea, at 0.4009 against 0.2134 in Switzerland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using basic sanitation services between South Korea and Switzerland?
- 0.1875, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Switzerland?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do South Korea and Switzerland rank globally for proportion of population using basic sanitation services?
- South Korea ranks 138th and Switzerland ranks 139th 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.