Finland vs Germany: People not using improved sanitation facilities

Finland

1.71 people

in 2024

Germany

0 people

in 2024

Finland rank

184th

Germany rank

186th

People not using improved sanitation facilities over time

Finland currently reports 1.71 people against 0 people in Germany, a difference of 1.71 people.

Across all 25 years both countries report, Finland has been ahead every year.

Finland ranks 184th and Germany ranks 186th of 232 countries.

Indicator: People not using improved sanitation facilities
Unit: people
Source: WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 232 places, 5,597 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

If no improved sanitation facility is available, people might practice open defecation or use unimproved sanitation facilities.