China vs Indonesia: Number using at least basic sanitation
China
1.40 billion
in 2024
Indonesia
250.04 million
in 2024
China rank
1st
Indonesia rank
4th
Number using at least basic sanitation over time
- China
- Indonesia
How they compare
China currently reports 1.40 billion against 250.04 million in Indonesia, a difference of 1.15 billion.
That makes China's figure about 5.6 times Indonesia's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 1st and Indonesia ranks 4th of 232 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Indonesia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 864.94 million | 116.48 million | 748.45 million | China |
| 2010s | 1.19 billion | 184.75 million | 1.00 billion | China |
| 2020s | 1.38 billion | 238.56 million | 1.14 billion | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number using at least basic sanitation, China or Indonesia?
- China, at 1.40 billion against 250.04 million in Indonesia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number using at least basic sanitation between China and Indonesia?
- 1.15 billion, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Indonesia?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do China and Indonesia rank globally for number using at least basic sanitation?
- China ranks 1st and Indonesia ranks 4th 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.