Argentina vs Canada: Share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation
Argentina
98.5%
in 2024
Canada
98.6%
in 2024
Argentina rank
61st
Canada rank
60th
Share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation over time
- Argentina
- Canada
How they compare
Canada currently reports 98.6% against 98.5% in Argentina, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Canada has been ahead every year.
Argentina ranks 61st and Canada ranks 60th of 186 countries.
Canada has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Argentina | Canada | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 91.8% | 99.9% | 8.1% | Canada |
| 2010s | 95.8% | 99.2% | 3.3% | Canada |
| 2020s | 98.3% | 98.6% | 0.3% | Canada |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation, Argentina or Canada?
- Canada, at 98.6% against 98.5% in Argentina as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation between Argentina and Canada?
- 0.1%, with Canada ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and Canada?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Argentina and Canada rank globally for share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation?
- Argentina ranks 61st and Canada ranks 60th 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 vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation. 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.