6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Argentina
Argentina: 6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation was 46.19 in 2016. ▬ Flat
Latest (2016)
46.19
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
84th
of 132 countries
All-time high
46.19
in 2016
All-time low
44.71
in 2000
Years of data
17
2000–2016
6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Argentina, 2000–2016
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Argentina is 46.19, measured in 2016. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.
The figure is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 2.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Argentina peaked at 46.19 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 44.71, in 2000.
Argentina ranks 84th of 132 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 44.71 | — |
| 2001 | 44.8 | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 44.9 | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 44.99 | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 45.08 | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 45.17 | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 45.26 | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 45.35 | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 45.45 | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 45.54 | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 45.63 | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 45.73 | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 45.82 | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 45.91 | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 46 | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 46.1 | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 46.19 | +0.2% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 46.19 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 51.18, 90% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 46.19 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 43.67, 1.1× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 45.13 | 44.71 | 45.54 | 10 |
| 2010s | 45.91 | 45.63 | 46.19 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
More population data for Argentina
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.7783 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.0551 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.7783 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.414 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 51,621 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.5482 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.463 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.8% (2100)
- Population density 13.98 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.47 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Argentina?
- 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Argentina was 46.19 in 2016, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 46.19 in 2016.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 44.71 in 2000.
- How does Argentina rank for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
- Argentina ranks 84th out of 132 countries with data for 2016.
- Is 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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