North Korea vs Philippines: Number without access to improved sanitation
North Korea
3.84 million
in 2023
Philippines
4.59 million
in 2024
North Korea rank
43rd
Philippines rank
40th
Number without access to improved sanitation over time
- North Korea
- Philippines
How they compare
Philippines currently reports 4.59 million against 3.84 million in North Korea, a difference of 748,130.
That makes Philippines's figure about 1.2 times North Korea's.
Across all 22 years both countries report, Philippines has been ahead every year.
North Korea ranks 43rd and Philippines ranks 40th of 232 countries.
Philippines has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Korea | Philippines | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.70 million | 13.00 million | 8.30 million | Philippines |
| 2010s | 4.19 million | 9.79 million | 5.60 million | Philippines |
| 2020s | 3.84 million | 6.11 million | 2.27 million | Philippines |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number without access to improved sanitation, North Korea or Philippines?
- Philippines, at 4.59 million against 3.84 million in North Korea as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number without access to improved sanitation between North Korea and Philippines?
- 748,130, with Philippines ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Korea and Philippines?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2023.
- How do North Korea and Philippines rank globally for number without access to improved sanitation?
- North Korea ranks 43rd and Philippines ranks 40th of 232 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Number without access to improved sanitation. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.