Republic of Moldova vs Russian Federation: Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities
Republic of Moldova
91.8%
in 2024
Russian Federation
92.2%
in 2024
Republic of Moldova rank
160th
Russian Federation rank
158th
Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities over time
- Republic of Moldova
- Russian Federation
How they compare
Russian Federation currently reports 92.2% against 91.8% in Republic of Moldova, a difference of 0.4%.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Russian Federation has been ahead every year.
Republic of Moldova ranks 160th and Russian Federation ranks 158th of 232 countries.
Russian Federation has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Moldova | Russian Federation | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 81.0% | 82.1% | 1.1% | Russian Federation |
| 2010s | 86.1% | 86.5% | 0.4% | Russian Federation |
| 2020s | 90.6% | 91.0% | 0.4% | Russian Federation |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of the population using improved sanitation facilities, Republic of Moldova or Russian Federation?
- Russian Federation, at 92.2% against 91.8% in Republic of Moldova as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of the population using improved sanitation facilities between Republic of Moldova and Russian Federation?
- 0.4%, with Russian Federation ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Moldova and Russian Federation?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2024.
- How do Republic of Moldova and Russian Federation rank globally for share of the population using improved sanitation facilities?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 160th and Russian Federation ranks 158th 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.