China vs Vietnam: Share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities
China
98.4%
in 2024
Vietnam
98.4%
in 2024
China rank
64th
Vietnam rank
62nd
Share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities over time
- China
- Vietnam
How they compare
Vietnam currently reports 98.4% against 98.4% in China, a difference of 0.0%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Vietnam has been ahead every year.
China ranks 64th and Vietnam ranks 62nd of 186 countries.
Vietnam has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Vietnam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 81.7% | 82.6% | 1.0% | Vietnam |
| 2010s | 90.7% | 91.1% | 0.4% | Vietnam |
| 2020s | 97.4% | 97.5% | 0.1% | Vietnam |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities, China or Vietnam?
- Vietnam, at 98.4% against 98.4% in China as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities between China and Vietnam?
- 0.0%, with Vietnam ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Vietnam?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do China and Vietnam rank globally for share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities?
- China ranks 64th and Vietnam ranks 62nd of 186 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 urban 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.