Finland vs Germany: Share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation
Finland
99.4%
in 2024
Germany
99.3%
in 2024
Finland rank
37th
Germany rank
40th
Share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation over time
- Finland
- Germany
How they compare
Finland currently reports 99.4% against 99.3% in Germany, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Finland has been ahead every year.
Finland ranks 37th and Germany ranks 40th of 186 countries.
Finland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Finland | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 99.4% | 99.3% | 0.2% | Finland |
| 2010s | 99.4% | 99.3% | 0.2% | Finland |
| 2020s | 99.4% | 99.3% | 0.2% | Finland |
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, Finland or Germany?
- Finland, at 99.4% against 99.3% in Germany as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation between Finland and Germany?
- 0.1%, with Finland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Finland and Germany?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Finland and Germany rank globally for share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation?
- Finland ranks 37th and Germany ranks 40th 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.