American Samoa vs Switzerland: Proportion of population using basic sanitation services, by location
American Samoa
62.1%
in 2024
Switzerland
99.9%
in 2024
American Samoa rank
30th
Switzerland rank
32nd
Proportion of population using basic sanitation services, by location over time
- American Samoa
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 99.9% against 62.1% in American Samoa, a difference of 37.8%.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.6 times American Samoa's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
American Samoa ranks 30th and Switzerland ranks 32nd of 38 groups.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | American Samoa | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 62.3% | 99.9% | 37.6% | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 62.2% | 99.9% | 37.7% | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 62.1% | 99.9% | 37.8% | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using basic sanitation services, by location, American Samoa or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 99.9% against 62.1% in American Samoa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using basic sanitation services, by location between American Samoa and Switzerland?
- 37.8%, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for American Samoa and Switzerland?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do American Samoa and Switzerland rank globally for proportion of population using basic sanitation services, by location?
- American Samoa ranks 30th and Switzerland ranks 32nd of 38 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Proportion of population using basic sanitation services, by location (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.