Switzerland vs Zambia: Number using at least basic sanitation
Switzerland
8.91 million
in 2024
Zambia
7.99 million
in 2024
Switzerland rank
85th
Zambia rank
88th
Number using at least basic sanitation over time
- Switzerland
- Zambia
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 8.91 million against 7.99 million in Zambia, a difference of 924,990.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.1 times Zambia's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
Switzerland ranks 85th and Zambia ranks 88th of 232 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Switzerland | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.42 million | 2.84 million | 4.58 million | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 8.21 million | 5.05 million | 3.16 million | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 8.78 million | 7.27 million | 1.51 million | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number using at least basic sanitation, Switzerland or Zambia?
- Switzerland, at 8.91 million against 7.99 million in Zambia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number using at least basic sanitation between Switzerland and Zambia?
- 924,990, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Switzerland and Zambia?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Switzerland and Zambia rank globally for number using at least basic sanitation?
- Switzerland ranks 85th and Zambia ranks 88th 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.