Pakistan vs Russia: Number using at least basic sanitation
Pakistan
180.62 million
in 2024
Russia
133.55 million
in 2024
Pakistan rank
6th
Russia rank
7th
Number using at least basic sanitation over time
- Pakistan
- Russia
How they compare
Pakistan currently reports 180.62 million against 133.55 million in Russia, a difference of 47.07 million.
That makes Pakistan's figure about 1.4 times Russia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 2002 it was Russia ahead.
Pakistan ranks 6th and Russia ranks 7th of 232 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Pakistan averaged higher in 1 and Russia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Pakistan | Russia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 73.88 million | 118.75 million | 44.86 million | Russia |
| 2010s | 124.59 million | 125.62 million | 1.04 million | Russia |
| 2020s | 172.05 million | 132.46 million | 39.59 million | Pakistan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number using at least basic sanitation, Pakistan or Russia?
- Pakistan, at 180.62 million against 133.55 million in Russia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number using at least basic sanitation between Pakistan and Russia?
- 47.07 million, with Pakistan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Pakistan and Russia?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2024.
- How do Pakistan and Russia rank globally for number using at least basic sanitation?
- Pakistan ranks 6th 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.