Madagascar vs Solomon Islands: Share of population not using improved sanitation facilities

Madagascar

61.8%

in 2024

Solomon Islands

59.4%

in 2024

Madagascar rank

9th

Solomon Islands rank

10th

Share of population not using improved sanitation facilities over time

Madagascar currently reports 61.8% against 59.4% in Solomon Islands, a difference of 2.4%.

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

Madagascar ranks 9th and Solomon Islands ranks 10th 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.