Argentina vs United States: Rural without improved sanitation

Argentina
719,188
in 2016
United States
909,537
in 2024
Argentina rank
62nd
United States rank
60th

Rural without improved sanitation over time

  • Argentina
  • United States
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How they compare

United States currently reports 909,537 against 719,188 in Argentina, a difference of 190,349.

That makes United States's figure about 1.3 times Argentina's.

Across all 17 years both countries report, Argentina has been ahead every year.

Argentina ranks 62nd and United States ranks 60th of 175 countries.

Argentina has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Argentina United States Difference Ahead
2000s 963,194 0 963,194 Argentina
2010s 739,867 221,685 518,181 Argentina

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher rural without improved sanitation, Argentina or United States?
United States, at 909,537 against 719,188 in Argentina as of 2024.
What is the difference in rural without improved sanitation between Argentina and United States?
190,349, with United States ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and United States?
17 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2016.
How do Argentina and United States rank globally for rural without improved sanitation?
Argentina ranks 62nd and United States ranks 60th of 175 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as Rural without improved sanitation. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Rural without improved sanitation
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
175 places, 4,269 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed