China vs Laos: Proportion of population using sanitation facilities … septic

China
18.27
in 2024
Laos
17.54
in 2024
China rank
96th
Laos rank
99th

Proportion of population using sanitation facilities … septic over time

  • China
  • Laos
05101520200020122024

How they compare

China currently reports 18.27 against 17.54 in Laos, a difference of 0.73.

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

China ranks 96th and Laos ranks 99th of 211 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade China Laos Difference Ahead
2000s 3.23 10.47 7.24 Laos
2010s 11.91 14.26 2.34 Laos
2020s 17.51 16.87 0.6415 China

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to, China or Laos?
China, at 18.27 against 17.54 in Laos as of 2024.
What is the difference in proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to between China and Laos?
0.73, with China ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for China and Laos?
25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do China and Laos rank globally for proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to?
China ranks 96th and Laos ranks 99th of 211 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to septic tanks (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 sanitation facilities connected to septic tanks (Sanitation)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
272 places, 6,589 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed