Laos vs Vietnam: Urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation
Laos
98.57
in 2024
Vietnam
98.41
in 2024
Laos rank
59th
Vietnam rank
62nd
Urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation over time
- Laos
- Vietnam
How they compare
Laos currently reports 98.57 against 98.41 in Vietnam, a difference of 0.16.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Vietnam ahead.
Laos ranks 59th and Vietnam ranks 62nd of 186 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Laos averaged higher in 1 and Vietnam in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Laos | Vietnam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 74.19 | 82.64 | 8.44 | Vietnam |
| 2010s | 88.19 | 91.08 | 2.89 | Vietnam |
| 2020s | 97.78 | 97.46 | 0.3184 | Laos |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation, Laos or Vietnam?
- Laos, at 98.57 against 98.41 in Vietnam as of 2024.
- What is the difference in urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation between Laos and Vietnam?
- 0.16, with Laos ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Laos and Vietnam?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Laos and Vietnam rank globally for urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation?
- Laos ranks 59th and Vietnam ranks 62nd of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.