Mexico vs Nigeria: Number using at least basic sanitation
Mexico
121.69 million
in 2024
Nigeria
111.46 million
in 2024
Mexico rank
9th
Nigeria rank
12th
Number using at least basic sanitation over time
- Mexico
- Nigeria
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 121.69 million against 111.46 million in Nigeria, a difference of 10.23 million.
That makes Mexico's figure about 1.1 times Nigeria's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Mexico has been ahead every year.
Mexico ranks 9th and Nigeria ranks 12th of 232 countries.
Mexico has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 86.61 million | 44.08 million | 42.53 million | Mexico |
| 2010s | 106.34 million | 73.47 million | 32.87 million | Mexico |
| 2020s | 119.06 million | 103.67 million | 15.39 million | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number using at least basic sanitation, Mexico or Nigeria?
- Mexico, at 121.69 million against 111.46 million in Nigeria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number using at least basic sanitation between Mexico and Nigeria?
- 10.23 million, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and Nigeria?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Mexico and Nigeria rank globally for number using at least basic sanitation?
- Mexico ranks 9th and Nigeria ranks 12th 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.