Laos vs Turkmenistan: Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved

Laos
71.37
in 2024
Turkmenistan
67.15
in 2024
Laos rank
13th
Turkmenistan rank
15th

Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved over time

  • Laos
  • Turkmenistan
20406080200020122024

How they compare

Laos currently reports 71.37 against 67.15 in Turkmenistan, a difference of 4.22.

That makes Laos's figure about 1.1 times Turkmenistan's.

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

Laos ranks 13th and Turkmenistan ranks 15th of 227 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Laos averaged higher in 1 and Turkmenistan in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Laos Turkmenistan Difference Ahead
2000s 31.51 74.82 43.32 Turkmenistan
2010s 53.49 71.49 18 Turkmenistan
2020s 68.35 68.12 0.2321 Laos

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved, Laos or Turkmenistan?
Laos, at 71.37 against 67.15 in Turkmenistan as of 2024.
What is the difference in proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved between Laos and Turkmenistan?
4.22, with Laos ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Laos and Turkmenistan?
25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Laos and Turkmenistan rank globally for proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved?
Laos ranks 13th and Turkmenistan ranks 15th 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