Latvia vs Russian Federation: People using at least basic sanitation services
People using at least basic sanitation services over time
- Latvia
- Russian Federation
How they compare
Latvia currently reports 92.5% against 92.2% in Russian Federation, a difference of 0.3%.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Latvia has been ahead every year.
Latvia ranks 112th and Russian Federation ranks 114th of 214 countries.
Latvia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latvia | Russian Federation | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 89.7% | 82.1% | 7.6% | Latvia |
| 2010s | 90.6% | 86.5% | 4.1% | Latvia |
| 2020s | 92.2% | 91.0% | 1.2% | Latvia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher people using at least basic sanitation services, Latvia or Russian Federation?
- Latvia, at 92.5% against 92.2% in Russian Federation as of 2024.
- What is the difference in people using at least basic sanitation services between Latvia and Russian Federation?
- 0.3%, with Latvia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Russian Federation?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2024.
- How do Latvia and Russian Federation rank globally for people using at least basic sanitation services?
- Latvia ranks 112th and Russian Federation 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.