Italy vs Ukraine: People not using improved sanitation facilities

Italy

8,580 people

in 2024

Ukraine

8,767 people

in 2024

Italy rank

138th

Ukraine rank

137th

People not using improved sanitation facilities over time

Ukraine currently reports 8,767 people against 8,580 people in Italy, a difference of 187 people.

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

Italy ranks 138th and Ukraine ranks 137th 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.