Faroe Islands vs Jamaica: Share of the population using at least basic sanitation services
Faroe Islands
90.9%
in 2015
Jamaica
91.6%
in 2024
Faroe Islands rank
135th
Jamaica rank
132nd
Share of the population using at least basic sanitation services over time
- Faroe Islands
- Jamaica
How they compare
Jamaica currently reports 91.6% against 90.9% in Faroe Islands, a difference of 0.7%.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Faroe Islands has been ahead every year.
Faroe Islands ranks 135th and Jamaica ranks 132nd of 232 countries.
Faroe Islands has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Faroe Islands | Jamaica | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 90.9% | 83.2% | 7.7% | Faroe Islands |
| 2010s | 90.9% | 85.6% | 5.3% | Faroe 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, Faroe Islands or Jamaica?
- Jamaica, at 91.6% against 90.9% in Faroe Islands as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of the population using at least basic sanitation services between Faroe Islands and Jamaica?
- 0.7%, with Jamaica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Faroe Islands and Jamaica?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2015.
- How do Faroe Islands and Jamaica rank globally for share of the population using at least basic sanitation services?
- Faroe Islands ranks 135th and Jamaica ranks 132nd 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.