Laos vs Myanmar: Proportion of population using on-site sanitation … disposed

Laos
70.23
in 2024
Myanmar
60.14
in 2024
Laos rank
2nd
Myanmar rank
5th

Proportion of population using on-site sanitation … disposed over time

  • Laos
  • Myanmar
203040506070200020122024

How they compare

Laos currently reports 70.23 against 60.14 in Myanmar, a difference of 10.09.

That makes Laos's figure about 1.2 times Myanmar's.

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

Laos ranks 2nd and Myanmar ranks 5th of 155 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Laos Myanmar Difference Ahead
2000s 31.27 59.18 27.91 Myanmar
2010s 52.33 60.38 8.05 Myanmar
2020s 67.06 60.22 6.84 Laos

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with, Laos or Myanmar?
Laos, at 70.23 against 60.14 in Myanmar as of 2024.
What is the difference in proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with between Laos and Myanmar?
10.09, with Laos ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Laos and Myanmar?
25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Laos and Myanmar rank globally for proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with?
Laos ranks 2nd and Myanmar ranks 5th of 155 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with human waste disposed in situ (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 on-site sanitation facilities with human waste disposed in situ (Sanitation)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
216 places, 5,290 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed