North Korea vs Sri Lanka: Number using at least basic sanitation
North Korea
22.41 million
in 2023
Sri Lanka
22.03 million
in 2024
North Korea rank
47th
Sri Lanka rank
48th
Number using at least basic sanitation over time
- North Korea
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
North Korea currently reports 22.41 million against 22.03 million in Sri Lanka, a difference of 377,600.
Across all 22 years both countries report, North Korea has been ahead every year.
North Korea ranks 47th and Sri Lanka ranks 48th of 232 countries.
North Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Korea | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18.51 million | 16.49 million | 2.03 million | North Korea |
| 2010s | 20.75 million | 19.20 million | 1.55 million | North Korea |
| 2020s | 22.27 million | 21.51 million | 761,350 | North Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number using at least basic sanitation, North Korea or Sri Lanka?
- North Korea, at 22.41 million against 22.03 million in Sri Lanka as of 2023.
- What is the difference in number using at least basic sanitation between North Korea and Sri Lanka?
- 377,600, with North Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Korea and Sri Lanka?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2023.
- How do North Korea and Sri Lanka rank globally for number using at least basic sanitation?
- North Korea ranks 47th and Sri Lanka ranks 48th 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.