France vs Germany: Share of population not using improved sanitation facilities

France

0.0%

in 2024

Germany

0.0%

in 2024

France rank

186th

Germany rank

186th

Share of population not using improved sanitation facilities over time

France currently reports 0.0% against 0.0% in Germany, a difference of 0.0%.

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

France ranks 186th and Germany ranks 186th 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.