China vs Saudi Arabia: Population using at least basic sanitation services
China
95.2%
in 2024
Saudi Arabia
95.6%
in 2024
China rank
62nd
Saudi Arabia rank
60th
Population using at least basic sanitation services over time
- China
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 95.6% against 95.2% in China, a difference of 0.4%.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Saudi Arabia has been ahead every year.
China ranks 62nd and Saudi Arabia ranks 60th of 174 countries.
Saudi Arabia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 79.1% | 95.6% | 16.6% | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 92.4% | 95.6% | 3.2% | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population using at least basic sanitation services, China or Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia, at 95.6% against 95.2% in China as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population using at least basic sanitation services between China and Saudi Arabia?
- 0.4%, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Saudi Arabia?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
- How do China and Saudi Arabia rank globally for population using at least basic sanitation services?
- China ranks 62nd and Saudi Arabia ranks 60th of 174 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Population using at least basic sanitation services (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.