Hong Kong vs Laos: Number using at least basic sanitation
Hong Kong
7.03 million
in 2024
Laos
6.89 million
in 2024
Hong Kong rank
92nd
Laos rank
93rd
Number using at least basic sanitation over time
- Hong Kong
- Laos
How they compare
Hong Kong currently reports 7.03 million against 6.89 million in Laos, a difference of 137,610.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Hong Kong has been ahead every year.
Hong Kong ranks 92nd and Laos ranks 93rd of 232 countries.
Hong Kong has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong | Laos | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.70 million | 2.43 million | 4.27 million | Hong Kong |
| 2010s | 7.03 million | 4.57 million | 2.46 million | Hong Kong |
| 2020s | 7.09 million | 6.42 million | 668,594 | Hong Kong |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number using at least basic sanitation, Hong Kong or Laos?
- Hong Kong, at 7.03 million against 6.89 million in Laos as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number using at least basic sanitation between Hong Kong and Laos?
- 137,610, with Hong Kong ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong and Laos?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Hong Kong and Laos rank globally for number using at least basic sanitation?
- Hong Kong ranks 92nd and Laos ranks 93rd 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.