China vs Guam: Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities (Share)
China
99.2%
in 2024
Guam
99.2%
in 2024
China rank
100th
Guam rank
97th
Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities (Share) over time
- China
- Guam
How they compare
Guam currently reports 99.2% against 99.2% in China, a difference of 0.0%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Guam has been ahead every year.
China ranks 100th and Guam ranks 97th of 232 countries.
Guam has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Guam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 68.6% | 98.0% | 29.4% | Guam |
| 2010s | 86.8% | 98.7% | 11.9% | Guam |
| 2020s | 97.6% | 99.2% | 1.5% | Guam |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of the population using improved sanitation facilities, China or Guam?
- Guam, at 99.2% against 99.2% in China as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of the population using improved sanitation facilities between China and Guam?
- 0.0%, with Guam ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Guam?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do China and Guam rank globally for share of the population using improved sanitation facilities?
- China ranks 100th and Guam ranks 97th 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.