Netherlands vs Saudi Arabia: People using at least basic sanitation services
People using at least basic sanitation services over time
- Netherlands
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Netherlands currently reports 97.7% against 97.6% in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Netherlands has been ahead every year.
Netherlands ranks 78th and Saudi Arabia ranks 79th of 214 countries.
Netherlands has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Netherlands | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 97.7% | 97.6% | 0.2% | Netherlands |
| 2020s | 97.7% | 97.6% | 0.1% | Netherlands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher people using at least basic sanitation services, Netherlands or Saudi Arabia?
- Netherlands, at 97.7% against 97.6% in Saudi Arabia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in people using at least basic sanitation services between Netherlands and Saudi Arabia?
- 0.1%, with Netherlands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Saudi Arabia?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
- How do Netherlands and Saudi Arabia rank globally for people using at least basic sanitation services?
- Netherlands ranks 78th and Saudi Arabia ranks 79th 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.