British Virgin Islands vs Colombia: People using at least basic sanitation services
People using at least basic sanitation services over time
- British Virgin Islands
- Colombia
How they compare
British Virgin Islands currently reports 96.9% against 96.6% in Colombia, a difference of 0.3%.
Across all 17 years both countries report, British Virgin Islands has been ahead every year.
British Virgin Islands ranks 87th and Colombia ranks 88th of 214 countries.
British Virgin Islands has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | British Virgin Islands | Colombia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 96.8% | 79.4% | 17.4% | British Virgin Islands |
| 2010s | 96.9% | 87.0% | 9.9% | British Virgin Islands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher people using at least basic sanitation services, British Virgin Islands or Colombia?
- British Virgin Islands, at 96.9% against 96.6% in Colombia as of 2016.
- What is the difference in people using at least basic sanitation services between British Virgin Islands and Colombia?
- 0.3%, with British Virgin Islands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for British Virgin Islands and Colombia?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2016.
- How do British Virgin Islands and Colombia rank globally for people using at least basic sanitation services?
- British Virgin Islands ranks 87th and Colombia ranks 88th 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.