Colombia vs France: Share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation
Colombia
98.6%
in 2024
France
98.6%
in 2024
Colombia rank
58th
France rank
57th
Share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation over time
- Colombia
- France
How they compare
France currently reports 98.6% against 98.6% in Colombia, a difference of 0.0%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.
Colombia ranks 58th and France ranks 57th of 186 countries.
France has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | France | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 84.0% | 98.6% | 14.6% | France |
| 2010s | 91.4% | 98.6% | 7.2% | France |
| 2020s | 97.1% | 98.6% | 1.5% | France |
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, Colombia or France?
- France, at 98.6% against 98.6% in Colombia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation between Colombia and France?
- 0.0%, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and France?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Colombia and France rank globally for share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation?
- Colombia ranks 58th and France ranks 57th 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.