South-East Asia (WHO regions) vs Sri Lanka: Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved
South-East Asia (WHO regions)
39.69
in 2024
Sri Lanka
83.08
in 2024
South-East Asia (WHO regions) rank
4th
Sri Lanka rank
5th
Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved over time
- South-East Asia (WHO regions)
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Sri Lanka currently reports 83.08 against 39.69 in South-East Asia (WHO regions), a difference of 43.39.
That makes Sri Lanka's figure about 2.1 times South-East Asia (WHO regions)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Sri Lanka has been ahead every year.
South-East Asia (WHO regions) ranks 4th and Sri Lanka ranks 5th of 61 groups.
Sri Lanka has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South-East Asia (WHO regions) | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.84 | 79.4 | 65.56 | Sri Lanka |
| 2010s | 28.39 | 82.4 | 54.01 | Sri Lanka |
| 2020s | 37.84 | 83.36 | 45.52 | Sri Lanka |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved, South-East Asia (WHO regions) or Sri Lanka?
- Sri Lanka, at 83.08 against 39.69 in South-East Asia (WHO regions) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved between South-East Asia (WHO regions) and Sri Lanka?
- 43.39, with Sri Lanka ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South-East Asia (WHO regions) and Sri Lanka?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do South-East Asia (WHO regions) and Sri Lanka rank globally for proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved?
- South-East Asia (WHO regions) ranks 4th and Sri Lanka ranks 5th of 61 groups.
- 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.