South Korea vs Western Pacific (WHO regions): Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services
South Korea
99.33
in 2024
Western Pacific (WHO regions)
64.75
in 2024
South Korea rank
8th
Western Pacific (WHO regions) rank
11th
Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services over time
- South Korea
- Western Pacific (WHO regions)
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 99.33 against 64.75 in Western Pacific (WHO regions), a difference of 34.58.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.5 times Western Pacific (WHO regions)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 8th and Western Pacific (WHO regions) ranks 11th 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 | Western Pacific (WHO regions) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 89.57 | 25.65 | 63.92 | South Korea |
| 2010s | 95.55 | 48.38 | 47.17 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 99.2 | 63.17 | 36.03 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services, South Korea or Western Pacific (WHO regions)?
- South Korea, at 99.33 against 64.75 in Western Pacific (WHO regions) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services between South Korea and Western Pacific (WHO regions)?
- 34.58, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Western Pacific (WHO regions)?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do South Korea and Western Pacific (WHO regions) rank globally for proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services?
- South Korea ranks 8th and Western Pacific (WHO regions) ranks 11th of 149 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services (Sanitation). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.