China vs Saudi Arabia: Share of the rural population using at least basic sanitation facilities
China
95.2%
in 2024
Saudi Arabia
95.6%
in 2024
China rank
62nd
Saudi Arabia rank
60th
Share of the rural population using at least basic sanitation facilities over time
- China
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 95.6% against 95.2% in China, a difference of 0.4%.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Saudi Arabia has been ahead every year.
China ranks 62nd and Saudi Arabia ranks 60th of 175 countries.
Saudi Arabia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 79.1% | 95.6% | 16.6% | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 92.4% | 95.6% | 3.2% | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of the rural population using at least basic sanitation facilities, China or Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia, at 95.6% against 95.2% in China as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of the rural population using at least basic sanitation facilities between China and Saudi Arabia?
- 0.4%, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Saudi Arabia?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
- How do China and Saudi Arabia rank globally for share of the rural population using at least basic sanitation facilities?
- China ranks 62nd and Saudi Arabia ranks 60th of 175 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 rural population using at least basic sanitation facilities. 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.