Argentina vs Colombia: Share of population not using improved sanitation facilities

Argentina

2.9%

in 2016

Colombia

2.8%

in 2024

Argentina rank

101st

Colombia rank

102nd

Share of population not using improved sanitation facilities over time

Argentina currently reports 2.9% against 2.8% in Colombia, a difference of 0.1%.

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

Argentina ranks 101st and Colombia ranks 102nd of 232 countries.

Indicator: Share of population not using improved sanitation facilities
Unit: %
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: 232 places, 5,597 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.