Brazil vs Russia: Number using at least basic sanitation
Brazil
195.89 million
in 2024
Russia
133.55 million
in 2024
Brazil rank
5th
Russia rank
7th
Number using at least basic sanitation over time
- Brazil
- Russia
How they compare
Brazil currently reports 195.89 million against 133.55 million in Russia, a difference of 62.34 million.
That makes Brazil's figure about 1.5 times Russia's.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Brazil has been ahead every year.
Brazil ranks 5th and Russia ranks 7th of 232 countries.
Brazil has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Brazil | Russia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 144.80 million | 118.75 million | 26.06 million | Brazil |
| 2010s | 171.30 million | 125.62 million | 45.67 million | Brazil |
| 2020s | 191.42 million | 132.46 million | 58.96 million | Brazil |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number using at least basic sanitation, Brazil or Russia?
- Brazil, at 195.89 million against 133.55 million in Russia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number using at least basic sanitation between Brazil and Russia?
- 62.34 million, with Brazil ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and Russia?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2024.
- How do Brazil and Russia rank globally for number using at least basic sanitation?
- Brazil ranks 5th and Russia ranks 7th 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.