American Samoa vs Egypt: Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities
American Samoa
98.4%
in 2024
Egypt
98.2%
in 2024
American Samoa rank
117th
Egypt rank
120th
Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities over time
- American Samoa
- Egypt
How they compare
American Samoa currently reports 98.4% against 98.2% in Egypt, a difference of 0.2%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, American Samoa has been ahead every year.
American Samoa ranks 117th and Egypt ranks 120th of 232 countries.
American Samoa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | American Samoa | Egypt | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 98.7% | 97.9% | 0.7% | American Samoa |
| 2010s | 98.5% | 98.1% | 0.5% | American Samoa |
| 2020s | 98.4% | 98.2% | 0.3% | American Samoa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of the population using improved sanitation facilities, American Samoa or Egypt?
- American Samoa, at 98.4% against 98.2% in Egypt as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of the population using improved sanitation facilities between American Samoa and Egypt?
- 0.2%, with American Samoa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for American Samoa and Egypt?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do American Samoa and Egypt rank globally for share of the population using improved sanitation facilities?
- American Samoa ranks 117th and Egypt ranks 120th of 232 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 the population using improved sanitation facilities. 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, regardless of whether they are shared with other households.