Denmark vs Switzerland: Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved

Denmark
0.1926
in 2024
Switzerland
0.3214
in 2024
Denmark rank
177th
Switzerland rank
174th

Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved over time

  • Denmark
  • Switzerland
00.10.20.3200020122024

How they compare

Switzerland currently reports 0.3214 against 0.1926 in Denmark, a difference of 0.1288.

That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.7 times Denmark's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Denmark ahead.

Denmark ranks 177th and Switzerland ranks 174th of 227 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Denmark averaged higher in 2 and Switzerland in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Switzerland Difference Ahead
2000s 0.3306 0.023 0.3076 Denmark
2010s 0.2711 0.1067 0.1644 Denmark
2020s 0.2091 0.3241 0.115 Switzerland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved, Denmark or Switzerland?
Switzerland, at 0.3214 against 0.1926 in Denmark as of 2024.
What is the difference in proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved between Denmark and Switzerland?
0.1288, with Switzerland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Switzerland?
25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Denmark and Switzerland rank globally for proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved?
Denmark ranks 177th and Switzerland ranks 174th of 227 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved facilities (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 improved latrines and other improved facilities (Sanitation)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
288 places, 6,989 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed