Cyprus vs North Macedonia: Share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation
Cyprus
99.8%
in 2024
North Macedonia
99.8%
in 2024
Cyprus rank
25th
North Macedonia rank
24th
Share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation over time
- Cyprus
- North Macedonia
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 99.8% against 99.8% in Cyprus, a difference of 0.0%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Cyprus ahead.
Cyprus ranks 25th and North Macedonia ranks 24th of 186 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Cyprus averaged higher in 2 and North Macedonia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cyprus | North Macedonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 99.7% | 94.2% | 5.5% | Cyprus |
| 2010s | 99.7% | 97.8% | 1.9% | Cyprus |
| 2020s | 99.7% | 99.8% | 0.0% | North Macedonia |
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, Cyprus or North Macedonia?
- North Macedonia, at 99.8% against 99.8% in Cyprus as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation between Cyprus and North Macedonia?
- 0.0%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cyprus and North Macedonia?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Cyprus and North Macedonia rank globally for share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation?
- Cyprus ranks 25th and North Macedonia ranks 24th 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.