North Macedonia vs Serbia: Share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities
North Macedonia
99.8%
in 2024
Serbia
99.7%
in 2024
North Macedonia rank
24th
Serbia rank
27th
Share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities over time
- North Macedonia
- Serbia
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 99.8% against 99.7% in Serbia, a difference of 0.1%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Serbia ahead.
North Macedonia ranks 24th and Serbia ranks 27th of 186 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, North Macedonia averaged higher in 1 and Serbia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | Serbia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 94.2% | 97.0% | 2.8% | Serbia |
| 2010s | 97.8% | 98.8% | 1.0% | Serbia |
| 2020s | 99.8% | 99.7% | 0.1% | North Macedonia |
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, North Macedonia or Serbia?
- North Macedonia, at 99.8% against 99.7% in Serbia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities between North Macedonia and Serbia?
- 0.1%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and Serbia?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do North Macedonia and Serbia rank globally for share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities?
- North Macedonia ranks 24th and Serbia ranks 27th 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.