6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Latvia
Latvia: 6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation was 85.24 in 2021. ▲ Rising
6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Latvia, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Latvia is 85.24, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.7% on the previous year and up 15.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Latvia peaked at 85.24 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 66.76, in 2001.
Latvia ranks 40th of 132 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 22 years of available data.
6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 66.77 | — |
| 2001 | 66.76 | -0.0% |
| 2002 | 66.96 | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 67.09 | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 67.17 | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 67.25 | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 68.33 | +1.6% |
| 2007 | 69.41 | +1.6% |
| 2008 | 70.51 | +1.6% |
| 2009 | 71.62 | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 72.74 | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 73.87 | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 75 | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 76.15 | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 77.3 | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 78.62 | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 79.96 | +1.7% |
| 2017 | 81.31 | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 82.45 | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 83.61 | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 84.68 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 85.24 | +0.7% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 85.24 is below the median for high income countries, which is 92.19, 92% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 85.24 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 87.84, 97% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 68.19 | 66.76 | 71.62 | 10 |
| 2010s | 78.1 | 72.74 | 83.61 | 10 |
| 2020s | 84.96 | 84.68 | 85.24 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
More population data for Latvia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -1.02 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -3.55 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.02 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.8064 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.481 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -1.0% (2100)
- Population density 14.87 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 31,860 people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -1.0% (2100)
- Number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate -0.7629 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Latvia?
- 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Latvia was 85.24 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 85.24 in 2021.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 66.76 in 2001.
- How does Latvia rank for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
- Latvia ranks 40th out of 132 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Latvia 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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