Laos vs Libya: Number using at least basic sanitation
Laos
6.89 million
in 2024
Libya
6.53 million
in 2024
Laos rank
93rd
Libya rank
96th
Number using at least basic sanitation over time
- Laos
- Libya
How they compare
Laos currently reports 6.89 million against 6.53 million in Libya, a difference of 362,130.
That makes Laos's figure about 1.1 times Libya's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Libya ahead.
Laos ranks 93rd and Libya ranks 96th of 232 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Laos averaged higher in 1 and Libya in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Laos | Libya | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.43 million | 5.26 million | 2.83 million | Libya |
| 2010s | 4.57 million | 5.86 million | 1.29 million | Libya |
| 2020s | 6.42 million | 6.40 million | 20,632 | Laos |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number using at least basic sanitation, Laos or Libya?
- Laos, at 6.89 million against 6.53 million in Libya as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number using at least basic sanitation between Laos and Libya?
- 362,130, with Laos ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Laos and Libya?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Laos and Libya rank globally for number using at least basic sanitation?
- Laos ranks 93rd and Libya ranks 96th 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.