Bulgaria vs Republic of Moldova: People using at least basic sanitation services
People using at least basic sanitation services over time
- Bulgaria
- Republic of Moldova
How they compare
Republic of Moldova currently reports 86.9% against 86.1% in Bulgaria, a difference of 0.8%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Bulgaria ahead.
Bulgaria ranks 139th and Republic of Moldova ranks 137th of 214 countries.
Bulgaria has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bulgaria | Republic of Moldova | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 85.9% | 73.6% | 12.3% | Bulgaria |
| 2010s | 86.0% | 80.4% | 5.6% | Bulgaria |
| 2020s | 86.1% | 85.7% | 0.4% | Bulgaria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher people using at least basic sanitation services, Bulgaria or Republic of Moldova?
- Republic of Moldova, at 86.9% against 86.1% in Bulgaria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in people using at least basic sanitation services between Bulgaria and Republic of Moldova?
- 0.8%, with Republic of Moldova ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bulgaria and Republic of Moldova?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Bulgaria and Republic of Moldova rank globally for people using at least basic sanitation services?
- Bulgaria ranks 139th and Republic of Moldova ranks 137th 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.