Costa Rica vs New Zealand: Number using at least basic sanitation
Costa Rica
5.07 million
in 2024
New Zealand
5.21 million
in 2024
Costa Rica rank
110th
New Zealand rank
109th
Number using at least basic sanitation over time
- Costa Rica
- New Zealand
How they compare
New Zealand currently reports 5.21 million against 5.07 million in Costa Rica, a difference of 146,160.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was New Zealand ahead.
Costa Rica ranks 110th and New Zealand ranks 109th of 232 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Costa Rica averaged higher in 1 and New Zealand in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Costa Rica | New Zealand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.00 million | 4.09 million | 88,414 | New Zealand |
| 2010s | 4.64 million | 4.62 million | 26,852 | Costa Rica |
| 2020s | 5.00 million | 5.14 million | 136,144 | New Zealand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number using at least basic sanitation, Costa Rica or New Zealand?
- New Zealand, at 5.21 million against 5.07 million in Costa Rica as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number using at least basic sanitation between Costa Rica and New Zealand?
- 146,160, with New Zealand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and New Zealand?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Costa Rica and New Zealand rank globally for number using at least basic sanitation?
- Costa Rica ranks 110th and New Zealand ranks 109th 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.