6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Montenegro
Montenegro: 6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation was 57.4 in 2022. ▲ Rising
6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Montenegro, 2006–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Montenegro is 57.4, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.
The figure is up 3.6% on the previous year and up 53.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Montenegro peaked at 57.4 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 23.95, in 2006.
Montenegro ranks 71st of 132 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 17 years of available data.
6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Montenegro, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 23.95 | — |
| 2007 | 26.27 | +9.7% |
| 2008 | 28.56 | +8.7% |
| 2009 | 30.83 | +7.9% |
| 2010 | 33.07 | +7.3% |
| 2011 | 35.28 | +6.7% |
| 2012 | 37.46 | +6.2% |
| 2013 | 39.62 | +5.8% |
| 2014 | 41.75 | +5.4% |
| 2015 | 43.86 | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 45.94 | +4.7% |
| 2017 | 47.99 | +4.5% |
| 2018 | 50.01 | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 51.73 | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 53.42 | +3.3% |
| 2021 | 55.4 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | 57.4 | +3.6% |
Montenegro compared with similar countries
- Montenegro's 57.4 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 51.18, 1.1× the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Montenegro's 57.4 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 87.84, 65% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 27.4 | 23.95 | 30.83 | 4 |
| 2010s | 42.67 | 33.07 | 51.73 | 10 |
| 2020s | 55.41 | 53.42 | 57.4 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Montenegro
More population data for Montenegro
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -1.13 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.7975 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.13 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.7672 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 586.38 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.1561 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -1.2 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -1.1% (2100)
- Population density 24.24 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 12,323 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Montenegro?
- 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Montenegro was 57.4 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation recorded in Montenegro?
- The highest recorded value was 57.4 in 2022.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation recorded in Montenegro?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.95 in 2006.
- How does Montenegro rank for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
- Montenegro ranks 71st out of 132 countries with data for 2022.
- Is 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation rising or falling in Montenegro?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Montenegro 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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