North Korea vs Senegal: Number without access to improved sanitation
North Korea
3.84 million
in 2023
Senegal
3.74 million
in 2024
North Korea rank
43rd
Senegal rank
44th
Number without access to improved sanitation over time
- North Korea
- Senegal
How they compare
North Korea currently reports 3.84 million against 3.74 million in Senegal, a difference of 98,820.
Across all 22 years both countries report, Senegal has been ahead every year.
North Korea ranks 43rd and Senegal ranks 44th of 232 countries.
Senegal has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Korea | Senegal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.70 million | 5.07 million | 366,130 | Senegal |
| 2010s | 4.19 million | 4.65 million | 459,243 | Senegal |
| 2020s | 3.84 million | 4.08 million | 233,392 | Senegal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number without access to improved sanitation, North Korea or Senegal?
- North Korea, at 3.84 million against 3.74 million in Senegal as of 2023.
- What is the difference in number without access to improved sanitation between North Korea and Senegal?
- 98,820, with North Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Korea and Senegal?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2023.
- How do North Korea and Senegal rank globally for number without access to improved sanitation?
- North Korea ranks 43rd and Senegal ranks 44th 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.