France vs Spain: People in rural areas not using improved sanitation facilities

France

0 people

in 2024

Spain

0 people

in 2024

France rank

141st

Spain rank

141st

People in rural areas not using improved sanitation facilities over time

France currently reports 0 people against 0 people in Spain, a difference of 0 people.

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

France ranks 141st and Spain 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.