China vs Mauritius: Share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation
China
98.4%
in 2024
Mauritius
98.2%
in 2024
China rank
64th
Mauritius rank
67th
Share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation over time
- China
- Mauritius
How they compare
China currently reports 98.4% against 98.2% in Mauritius, a difference of 0.2%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Mauritius ahead.
China ranks 64th and Mauritius ranks 67th of 186 countries.
Mauritius has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Mauritius | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 81.7% | 93.5% | 11.8% | Mauritius |
| 2010s | 90.7% | 95.9% | 5.3% | Mauritius |
| 2020s | 97.4% | 97.7% | 0.4% | Mauritius |
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, China or Mauritius?
- China, at 98.4% against 98.2% in Mauritius as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation between China and Mauritius?
- 0.2%, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Mauritius?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do China and Mauritius rank globally for share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation?
- China ranks 64th and Mauritius ranks 67th 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.