Colombia vs Iceland: Share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation
Colombia
98.6%
in 2024
Iceland
98.7%
in 2024
Colombia rank
58th
Iceland rank
55th
Share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation over time
- Colombia
- Iceland
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 98.7% against 98.6% in Colombia, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Iceland has been ahead every year.
Colombia ranks 58th and Iceland ranks 55th of 186 countries.
Iceland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | Iceland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 84.0% | 98.7% | 14.7% | Iceland |
| 2010s | 91.4% | 98.7% | 7.3% | Iceland |
| 2020s | 97.1% | 98.7% | 1.6% | Iceland |
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 Iceland?
- Iceland, at 98.7% 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 Iceland?
- 0.1%, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Iceland?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Colombia and Iceland rank globally for share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation?
- Colombia ranks 58th and Iceland ranks 55th 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.