Australia vs Nepal: Number using at least basic sanitation
Australia
26.71 million
in 2024
Nepal
25.51 million
in 2024
Australia rank
40th
Nepal rank
43rd
Number using at least basic sanitation over time
- Australia
- Nepal
How they compare
Australia currently reports 26.71 million against 25.51 million in Nepal, a difference of 1.21 million.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Australia has been ahead every year.
Australia ranks 40th and Nepal ranks 43rd of 232 countries.
Australia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Australia | Nepal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20.29 million | 6.97 million | 13.33 million | Australia |
| 2010s | 23.79 million | 15.34 million | 8.45 million | Australia |
| 2020s | 26.21 million | 23.38 million | 2.83 million | Australia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number using at least basic sanitation, Australia or Nepal?
- Australia, at 26.71 million against 25.51 million in Nepal as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number using at least basic sanitation between Australia and Nepal?
- 1.21 million, with Australia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Nepal?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Australia and Nepal rank globally for number using at least basic sanitation?
- Australia ranks 40th and Nepal ranks 43rd of 232 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Number using at least basic sanitation. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.