Finland vs Norway: People in rural areas not using improved sanitation facilities

Finland

1.7 people

in 2024

Norway

0 people

in 2024

Finland rank

140th

Norway rank

141st

People in rural areas not using improved sanitation facilities over time

Finland currently reports 1.7 people against 0 people in Norway, a difference of 1.7 people.

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

Finland ranks 140th and Norway ranks 141st of 175 countries.

Indicator: People in rural areas 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: 175 places, 4,269 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.