Argentina vs Sri Lanka: Share of the population using at least basic sanitation services
Argentina
94.8%
in 2016
Sri Lanka
95.4%
in 2024
Argentina rank
117th
Sri Lanka rank
114th
Share of the population using at least basic sanitation services over time
- Argentina
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Sri Lanka currently reports 95.4% against 94.8% in Argentina, a difference of 0.6%.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Argentina has been ahead every year.
Argentina ranks 117th and Sri Lanka ranks 114th of 232 countries.
Argentina has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Argentina | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 89.8% | 80.4% | 9.3% | Argentina |
| 2010s | 93.6% | 87.4% | 6.2% | Argentina |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of the population using at least basic sanitation services, Argentina or Sri Lanka?
- Sri Lanka, at 95.4% against 94.8% in Argentina as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of the population using at least basic sanitation services between Argentina and Sri Lanka?
- 0.6%, with Sri Lanka ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and Sri Lanka?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2016.
- How do Argentina and Sri Lanka rank globally for share of the population using at least basic sanitation services?
- Argentina ranks 117th and Sri Lanka ranks 114th of 232 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Share of the population using at least basic sanitation services. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Proportion of people using improved sanitation facilities, such as toilets or latrines, that are not shared with other households.