6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: 6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation was 73.46 in 2022. ▲ Rising
6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Bulgaria, 2000–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2022, 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Bulgaria stood at 73.46. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.4% on the previous year and up 17.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Bulgaria peaked at 73.46 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 54.93, in 2000.
That places Bulgaria 55th out of 132 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 23 years of available data.
6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 54.93 | — |
| 2001 | 55.33 | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 55.77 | +0.8% |
| 2003 | 56.24 | +0.8% |
| 2004 | 56.74 | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 57.27 | +0.9% |
| 2006 | 57.83 | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 58.42 | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 59.04 | +1.1% |
| 2009 | 59.69 | +1.1% |
| 2010 | 60.59 | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 61.57 | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 62.57 | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 63.6 | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 64.74 | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 65.96 | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 67.2 | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 68.47 | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 69.45 | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 70.44 | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 71.44 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | 72.45 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 73.46 | +1.4% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 73.46 is below the median for high income countries, which is 92.19, 80% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 73.46 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 87.84, 84% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 57.13 | 54.93 | 59.69 | 10 |
| 2010s | 65.46 | 60.59 | 70.44 | 10 |
| 2020s | 72.45 | 71.44 | 73.46 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
More population data for Bulgaria
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.7245 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.34 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.7245 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -1.18 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 5,187 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.8803 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.921 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.7% (2100)
- Population density 32.53 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 146,527 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Bulgaria?
- 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Bulgaria was 73.46 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 73.46 in 2022.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 54.93 in 2000.
- How does Bulgaria rank for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
- Bulgaria ranks 55th out of 132 countries with data for 2022.
- Is 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Bulgaria 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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