China vs United States: Number using at least basic sanitation
China
1.40 billion
in 2024
United States
344.11 million
in 2024
China rank
1st
United States rank
3rd
Number using at least basic sanitation over time
- China
- United States
How they compare
China currently reports 1.40 billion against 344.11 million in United States, a difference of 1.06 billion.
That makes China's figure about 4.1 times United States's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 1st and United States ranks 3rd of 232 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 864.94 million | 294.10 million | 570.83 million | China |
| 2010s | 1.19 billion | 323.85 million | 861.18 million | China |
| 2020s | 1.38 billion | 340.76 million | 1.04 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 United States?
- China, at 1.40 billion against 344.11 million in United States as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number using at least basic sanitation between China and United States?
- 1.06 billion, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and United States?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do China and United States rank globally for number using at least basic sanitation?
- China ranks 1st and United States ranks 3rd 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.