6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Romania
Romania: 6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation was 87.58 in 2022. ▲ Rising
6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Romania, 2001–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Romania is 87.58, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.7% on the previous year and up 36.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Romania peaked at 87.58 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 46.9, in 2002.
Romania ranks 38th 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 Romania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 46.92 | — |
| 2002 | 46.9 | -0.0% |
| 2003 | 46.93 | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 48.07 | +2.4% |
| 2005 | 49.24 | +2.5% |
| 2006 | 51.17 | +3.9% |
| 2007 | 53.14 | +3.9% |
| 2008 | 55.18 | +3.8% |
| 2009 | 57.29 | +3.8% |
| 2010 | 59.48 | +3.8% |
| 2011 | 61.74 | +3.8% |
| 2012 | 64.04 | +3.7% |
| 2013 | 66.41 | +3.7% |
| 2014 | 68.86 | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 71.4 | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 74.03 | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 76.74 | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 79.55 | +3.7% |
| 2019 | 82.11 | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 84.52 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | 86.97 | +2.9% |
| 2022 | 87.58 | +0.7% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 87.58 is below the median for high income countries, which is 92.19, 95% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Romania's 87.58 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 87.84, 100% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 50.54 | 46.9 | 57.29 | 9 |
| 2010s | 70.44 | 59.48 | 82.11 | 10 |
| 2020s | 86.36 | 84.52 | 87.58 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Romania
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- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.7777 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.41 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.7777 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.5328 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 17,457 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.3241 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.8232 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.8% (2100)
- Population density 46.8 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 440,116 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Romania?
- 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Romania was 87.58 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 87.58 in 2022.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 46.9 in 2002.
- How does Romania rank for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
- Romania ranks 38th out of 132 countries with data for 2022.
- Is 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Romania 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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