North Korea vs East Timor: Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities (Our)
North Korea
85.45
in 2023
East Timor
87.43
in 2024
North Korea rank
179th
East Timor rank
177th
Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities (Our) over time
- North Korea
- East Timor
How they compare
East Timor currently reports 87.43 against 85.45 in North Korea, a difference of 1.98.
Across all 22 years both countries report, North Korea has been ahead every year.
North Korea ranks 179th and East Timor ranks 177th of 232 countries.
North Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Korea | East Timor | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 80.76 | 33.31 | 47.45 | North Korea |
| 2010s | 83.57 | 60.07 | 23.5 | North Korea |
| 2020s | 85.37 | 80.33 | 5.04 | North Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of the population using improved sanitation facilities, North Korea or East Timor?
- East Timor, at 87.43 against 85.45 in North Korea as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of the population using improved sanitation facilities between North Korea and East Timor?
- 1.98, with East Timor ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Korea and East Timor?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2023.
- How do North Korea and East Timor rank globally for share of the population using improved sanitation facilities?
- North Korea ranks 179th and East Timor ranks 177th of 232 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.