Armenia vs Hong Kong: Share of population not using improved sanitation facilities

Armenia
5.2%
in 2024
Hong Kong
5.2%
in 2024
Armenia rank
87th
Hong Kong rank
88th

Share of population not using improved sanitation facilities over time

  • Armenia
  • Hong Kong
2468200020122024

How they compare

Armenia currently reports 5.2% against 5.2% in Hong Kong, a difference of 0.0%.

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

Armenia ranks 87th and Hong Kong ranks 88th of 232 countries.

Armenia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Armenia Hong Kong Difference Ahead
2000s 7.9% 2.9% 5.0% Armenia
2010s 6.6% 4.0% 2.6% Armenia
2020s 5.5% 4.9% 0.5% Armenia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher share of population not using improved sanitation facilities, Armenia or Hong Kong?
Armenia, at 5.2% against 5.2% in Hong Kong as of 2024.
What is the difference in share of population not using improved sanitation facilities between Armenia and Hong Kong?
0.0%, with Armenia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Armenia and Hong Kong?
25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Armenia and Hong Kong rank globally for share of population not using improved sanitation facilities?
Armenia ranks 87th and Hong Kong ranks 88th of 232 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 Share of population 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

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

If no improved sanitation facility is available, people might practice open defecation or use unimproved sanitation facilities.