Mexico vs Russia: Number using at least basic sanitation
Mexico
121.69 million
in 2024
Russia
133.55 million
in 2024
Mexico rank
9th
Russia rank
7th
Number using at least basic sanitation over time
- Mexico
- Russia
How they compare
Russia currently reports 133.55 million against 121.69 million in Mexico, a difference of 11.86 million.
That makes Russia's figure about 1.1 times Mexico's.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Russia has been ahead every year.
Mexico ranks 9th and Russia ranks 7th of 232 countries.
Russia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | Russia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 88.50 million | 118.75 million | 30.25 million | Russia |
| 2010s | 106.34 million | 125.62 million | 19.29 million | Russia |
| 2020s | 119.06 million | 132.46 million | 13.40 million | Russia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number using at least basic sanitation, Mexico or Russia?
- Russia, at 133.55 million against 121.69 million in Mexico as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number using at least basic sanitation between Mexico and Russia?
- 11.86 million, with Russia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and Russia?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2024.
- How do Mexico and Russia rank globally for number using at least basic sanitation?
- Mexico ranks 9th and Russia ranks 7th 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.