Estonia vs United Arab Emirates: People in rural areas not using improved sanitation facilities
Estonia
719.85 people
in 2024
United Arab Emirates
996.28 people
in 2024
Estonia rank
130th
United Arab Emirates rank
127th
People in rural areas not using improved sanitation facilities over time
- Estonia
- United Arab Emirates
How they compare
United Arab Emirates currently reports 996.28 people against 719.85 people in Estonia, a difference of 276.43 people.
That makes United Arab Emirates's figure about 1.4 times Estonia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Estonia ahead.
Estonia ranks 130th and United Arab Emirates ranks 127th of 175 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Estonia averaged higher in 2 and United Arab Emirates in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Estonia | United Arab Emirates | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,380 people | 642.55 people | 1,737 people | Estonia |
| 2010s | 1,476 people | 905.74 people | 569.88 people | Estonia |
| 2020s | 824.39 people | 959.21 people | 134.82 people | United Arab Emirates |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher people in rural areas not using improved sanitation facilities, Estonia or United Arab Emirates?
- United Arab Emirates, at 996.28 people against 719.85 people in Estonia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in people in rural areas not using improved sanitation facilities between Estonia and United Arab Emirates?
- 276.43 people, with United Arab Emirates ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Estonia and United Arab Emirates?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Estonia and United Arab Emirates rank globally for people in rural areas not using improved sanitation facilities?
- Estonia ranks 130th and United Arab Emirates ranks 127th of 175 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as People in rural areas not using improved sanitation facilities. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
If no improved sanitation facility is available, people might practice open defecation or use unimproved sanitation facilities.