Nepal vs Peru: Share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation
Nepal
82.7%
in 2024
Peru
83.5%
in 2024
Nepal rank
126th
Peru rank
123rd
Share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation over time
- Nepal
- Peru
How they compare
Peru currently reports 83.5% against 82.7% in Nepal, a difference of 0.8%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Peru has been ahead every year.
Nepal ranks 126th and Peru ranks 123rd of 186 countries.
Peru has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nepal | Peru | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 41.4% | 77.9% | 36.5% | Peru |
| 2010s | 61.2% | 80.8% | 19.6% | Peru |
| 2020s | 78.0% | 82.9% | 4.9% | Peru |
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, Nepal or Peru?
- Peru, at 83.5% against 82.7% in Nepal as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation between Nepal and Peru?
- 0.8%, with Peru ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nepal and Peru?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Nepal and Peru rank globally for share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation?
- Nepal ranks 126th and Peru ranks 123rd 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.