Colombia vs French Polynesia: Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities
Colombia
97.2%
in 2024
French Polynesia
97.5%
in 2024
Colombia rank
131st
French Polynesia rank
129th
Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities over time
- Colombia
- French Polynesia
How they compare
French Polynesia currently reports 97.5% against 97.2% in Colombia, a difference of 0.3%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, French Polynesia has been ahead every year.
Colombia ranks 131st and French Polynesia ranks 129th of 232 countries.
French Polynesia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | French Polynesia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 91.0% | 97.7% | 6.7% | French Polynesia |
| 2010s | 94.5% | 97.6% | 3.1% | French Polynesia |
| 2020s | 96.7% | 97.5% | 0.8% | French Polynesia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of the population using improved sanitation facilities, Colombia or French Polynesia?
- French Polynesia, at 97.5% against 97.2% in Colombia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of the population using improved sanitation facilities between Colombia and French Polynesia?
- 0.3%, with French Polynesia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and French Polynesia?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Colombia and French Polynesia rank globally for share of the population using improved sanitation facilities?
- Colombia ranks 131st and French Polynesia ranks 129th 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.