Brazil vs Malaysia: Share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation
Brazil
95.9%
in 2024
Malaysia
96.1%
in 2024
Brazil rank
89th
Malaysia rank
87th
Share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation over time
- Brazil
- Malaysia
How they compare
Malaysia currently reports 96.1% against 95.9% in Brazil, a difference of 0.2%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Malaysia has been ahead every year.
Brazil ranks 89th and Malaysia ranks 87th of 186 countries.
Malaysia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Brazil | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 84.5% | 94.9% | 10.5% | Malaysia |
| 2010s | 90.4% | 95.7% | 5.3% | Malaysia |
| 2020s | 94.8% | 96.1% | 1.3% | Malaysia |
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, Brazil or Malaysia?
- Malaysia, at 96.1% against 95.9% in Brazil as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation between Brazil and Malaysia?
- 0.2%, with Malaysia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and Malaysia?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Brazil and Malaysia rank globally for share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation?
- Brazil ranks 89th and Malaysia ranks 87th 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.