Georgia vs Hungary: Share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation
Georgia
97.7%
in 2024
Hungary
97.8%
in 2024
Georgia rank
73rd
Hungary rank
72nd
Share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation over time
- Georgia
- Hungary
How they compare
Hungary currently reports 97.8% against 97.7% in Georgia, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Hungary has been ahead every year.
Georgia ranks 73rd and Hungary ranks 72nd of 186 countries.
Hungary has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Georgia | Hungary | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 90.4% | 97.8% | 7.3% | Hungary |
| 2010s | 94.1% | 97.8% | 3.7% | Hungary |
| 2020s | 96.9% | 97.8% | 0.8% | Hungary |
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, Georgia or Hungary?
- Hungary, at 97.8% against 97.7% in Georgia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation between Georgia and Hungary?
- 0.1%, with Hungary ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Georgia and Hungary?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Georgia and Hungary rank globally for share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation?
- Georgia ranks 73rd and Hungary ranks 72nd 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.