Hong Kong, China vs Latvia: Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities
Hong Kong, China
94.8%
in 2024
Latvia
94.7%
in 2024
Hong Kong, China rank
145th
Latvia rank
148th
Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities over time
- Hong Kong, China
- Latvia
How they compare
Hong Kong, China currently reports 94.8% against 94.7% in Latvia, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Hong Kong, China has been ahead every year.
Hong Kong, China ranks 145th and Latvia ranks 148th of 232 countries.
Hong Kong, China has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong, China | Latvia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 97.1% | 90.0% | 7.1% | Hong Kong, China |
| 2010s | 96.0% | 92.5% | 3.5% | Hong Kong, China |
| 2020s | 95.1% | 94.4% | 0.7% | Hong Kong, China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of the population using improved sanitation facilities, Hong Kong, China or Latvia?
- Hong Kong, China, at 94.8% against 94.7% in Latvia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of the population using improved sanitation facilities between Hong Kong, China and Latvia?
- 0.1%, with Hong Kong, China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong, China and Latvia?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Hong Kong, China and Latvia rank globally for share of the population using improved sanitation facilities?
- Hong Kong, China ranks 145th and Latvia ranks 148th 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.