Brazil vs Russia: People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)
People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) over time
- Brazil
- Russia
How they compare
Brazil currently reports 92.4% against 92.2% in Russia, a difference of 0.2%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 2002 it was Russia ahead.
Brazil ranks 113th and Russia ranks 114th of 214 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Brazil averaged higher in 1 and Russia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Brazil | Russia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 78.0% | 82.1% | 4.1% | Russia |
| 2010s | 85.3% | 86.5% | 1.2% | Russia |
| 2020s | 91.0% | 91.0% | 0.0% | Brazil |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher people using at least basic sanitation services, Brazil or Russia?
- Brazil, at 92.4% against 92.2% in Russia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in people using at least basic sanitation services between Brazil and Russia?
- 0.2%, with Brazil ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and Russia?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2024.
- How do Brazil and Russia rank globally for people using at least basic sanitation services?
- Brazil ranks 113th and Russia ranks 114th of 214 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene, World Health Organization (WHO), published as People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The percentage of people using at least basic sanitation services, that is, improved sanitation facilities that are not shared with other households. This indicator encompasses both people using basic sanitation services as well as those using safely managed sanitation services. Improved sanitation facilities include flush/pour flush to piped sewer systems, septic tanks or pit latrines; ventilated improved pit latrines, composting toilets or pit latrines with slabs.