China vs French Polynesia: People using at least basic sanitation services
People using at least basic sanitation services over time
- China
- French Polynesia
How they compare
French Polynesia currently reports 97.5% against 97.3% in China, a difference of 0.2%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, French Polynesia has been ahead every year.
China ranks 84th and French Polynesia ranks 82nd of 214 countries.
French Polynesia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | French Polynesia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 65.0% | 97.7% | 32.7% | French Polynesia |
| 2010s | 83.7% | 97.6% | 13.9% | French Polynesia |
| 2020s | 95.5% | 97.5% | 2.0% | French Polynesia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher people using at least basic sanitation services, China or French Polynesia?
- French Polynesia, at 97.5% against 97.3% in China as of 2024.
- What is the difference in people using at least basic sanitation services between China and French Polynesia?
- 0.2%, with French Polynesia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and French Polynesia?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do China and French Polynesia rank globally for people using at least basic sanitation services?
- China ranks 84th and French Polynesia ranks 82nd 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.