Saudi Arabia vs Sri Lanka: Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities
Saudi Arabia
99.8%
in 2024
Sri Lanka
99.7%
in 2024
Saudi Arabia rank
71st
Sri Lanka rank
74th
Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities over time
- Saudi Arabia
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 99.8% against 99.7% in Sri Lanka, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Saudi Arabia has been ahead every year.
Saudi Arabia ranks 71st and Sri Lanka ranks 74th of 232 countries.
Saudi Arabia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 99.8% | 96.7% | 3.1% | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 99.8% | 99.5% | 0.3% | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of the population using improved sanitation facilities, Saudi Arabia or Sri Lanka?
- Saudi Arabia, at 99.8% against 99.7% in Sri Lanka as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of the population using improved sanitation facilities between Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka?
- 0.1%, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
- How do Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka rank globally for share of the population using improved sanitation facilities?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 71st and Sri Lanka ranks 74th 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.