Costa Rica vs Madagascar: Number using at least basic sanitation
Costa Rica
5.07 million
in 2024
Madagascar
4.91 million
in 2024
Costa Rica rank
110th
Madagascar rank
112th
Number using at least basic sanitation over time
- Costa Rica
- Madagascar
How they compare
Costa Rica currently reports 5.07 million against 4.91 million in Madagascar, a difference of 155,680.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Costa Rica has been ahead every year.
Costa Rica ranks 110th and Madagascar ranks 112th of 232 countries.
Costa Rica has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Costa Rica | Madagascar | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.00 million | 1.14 million | 2.86 million | Costa Rica |
| 2010s | 4.64 million | 2.76 million | 1.89 million | Costa Rica |
| 2020s | 5.00 million | 4.47 million | 531,014 | Costa Rica |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number using at least basic sanitation, Costa Rica or Madagascar?
- Costa Rica, at 5.07 million against 4.91 million in Madagascar as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number using at least basic sanitation between Costa Rica and Madagascar?
- 155,680, with Costa Rica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and Madagascar?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Costa Rica and Madagascar rank globally for number using at least basic sanitation?
- Costa Rica ranks 110th and Madagascar ranks 112th 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.