British Virgin Islands vs China: Share of the population using at least basic sanitation services
British Virgin Islands
96.9%
in 2016
China
97.3%
in 2024
British Virgin Islands rank
100th
China rank
96th
Share of the population using at least basic sanitation services over time
- British Virgin Islands
- China
How they compare
China currently reports 97.3% against 96.9% in British Virgin Islands, a difference of 0.4%.
Across all 17 years both countries report, British Virgin Islands has been ahead every year.
British Virgin Islands ranks 100th and China ranks 96th of 232 countries.
British Virgin Islands has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | British Virgin Islands | China | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 96.8% | 65.0% | 31.8% | British Virgin Islands |
| 2010s | 96.9% | 81.2% | 15.7% | British Virgin Islands |
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, British Virgin Islands or China?
- China, at 97.3% against 96.9% in British Virgin Islands as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of the population using at least basic sanitation services between British Virgin Islands and China?
- 0.4%, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for British Virgin Islands and China?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2016.
- How do British Virgin Islands and China rank globally for share of the population using at least basic sanitation services?
- British Virgin Islands ranks 100th and China ranks 96th 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.