European Union vs Malta: People using at least basic sanitation services
People using at least basic sanitation services over time
- European Union
- Malta
How they compare
Malta currently reports 100.0% against 98.5% in European Union, a difference of 1.5%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Malta has been ahead every year.
European Union ranks 5th and Malta ranks 1st of 47 groups.
Malta has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | European Union | Malta | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 96.9% | 99.9% | 3.1% | Malta |
| 2010s | 97.9% | 100.0% | 2.1% | Malta |
| 2020s | 98.4% | 100.0% | 1.6% | Malta |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher people using at least basic sanitation services, European Union or Malta?
- Malta, at 100.0% against 98.5% in European Union as of 2024.
- What is the difference in people using at least basic sanitation services between European Union and Malta?
- 1.5%, with Malta ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for European Union and Malta?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do European Union and Malta rank globally for people using at least basic sanitation services?
- European Union ranks 5th and Malta ranks 1st of 47 groups.
- 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.