South Korea vs United Kingdom: Number using at least basic sanitation
South Korea
51.58 million
in 2024
United Kingdom
68.52 million
in 2024
South Korea rank
22nd
United Kingdom rank
19th
Number using at least basic sanitation over time
- South Korea
- United Kingdom
How they compare
United Kingdom currently reports 68.52 million against 51.58 million in South Korea, a difference of 16.94 million.
That makes United Kingdom's figure about 1.3 times South Korea's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, United Kingdom has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 22nd and United Kingdom ranks 19th of 232 countries.
United Kingdom has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 47.72 million | 60.03 million | 12.31 million | United Kingdom |
| 2010s | 50.47 million | 64.54 million | 14.08 million | United Kingdom |
| 2020s | 51.67 million | 67.59 million | 15.93 million | United Kingdom |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number using at least basic sanitation, South Korea or United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom, at 68.52 million against 51.58 million in South Korea as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number using at least basic sanitation between South Korea and United Kingdom?
- 16.94 million, with United Kingdom ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and United Kingdom?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do South Korea and United Kingdom rank globally for number using at least basic sanitation?
- South Korea ranks 22nd and United Kingdom ranks 19th 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.