Laos vs Moldova: Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities (Share)
Laos
91.3%
in 2024
Moldova
91.8%
in 2024
Laos rank
163rd
Moldova rank
160th
Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities (Share) over time
- Laos
- Moldova
How they compare
Moldova currently reports 91.8% against 91.3% in Laos, a difference of 0.5%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Moldova has been ahead every year.
Laos ranks 163rd and Moldova ranks 160th of 232 countries.
Moldova has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Laos | Moldova | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 42.9% | 80.5% | 37.6% | Moldova |
| 2010s | 69.4% | 86.1% | 16.7% | Moldova |
| 2020s | 87.4% | 90.6% | 3.1% | Moldova |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of the population using improved sanitation facilities, Laos or Moldova?
- Moldova, at 91.8% against 91.3% in Laos as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of the population using improved sanitation facilities between Laos and Moldova?
- 0.5%, with Moldova ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Laos and Moldova?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Laos and Moldova rank globally for share of the population using improved sanitation facilities?
- Laos ranks 163rd and Moldova ranks 160th 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.