Samoa vs Vanuatu: Number using at least basic sanitation
Samoa
211,694
in 2024
Vanuatu
156,724
in 2024
Samoa rank
183rd
Vanuatu rank
185th
Number using at least basic sanitation over time
- Samoa
- Vanuatu
How they compare
Samoa currently reports 211,694 against 156,724 in Vanuatu, a difference of 54,970.
That makes Samoa's figure about 1.4 times Vanuatu's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Samoa has been ahead every year.
Samoa ranks 183rd and Vanuatu ranks 185th of 232 countries.
Samoa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Samoa | Vanuatu | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 172,317 | 113,495 | 58,822 | Samoa |
| 2010s | 190,342 | 135,404 | 54,939 | Samoa |
| 2020s | 207,815 | 152,081 | 55,733 | Samoa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number using at least basic sanitation, Samoa or Vanuatu?
- Samoa, at 211,694 against 156,724 in Vanuatu as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number using at least basic sanitation between Samoa and Vanuatu?
- 54,970, with Samoa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Samoa and Vanuatu?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Samoa and Vanuatu rank globally for number using at least basic sanitation?
- Samoa ranks 183rd and Vanuatu ranks 185th 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.