6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Serbia
Serbia: 6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation was 25.39 in 2022. ▼ Falling
6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Serbia, 2000–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Serbia is 25.39, measured in 2022. That is the lowest value across all 23 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.6% on the previous year and down 8.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Serbia peaked at 29.22 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 25.39, in 2022.
Serbia ranks 106th of 132 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 23 years of available data.
6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Serbia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 29.22 | — |
| 2001 | 29.18 | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 29.15 | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 29.11 | -0.1% |
| 2004 | 29.07 | -0.1% |
| 2005 | 29.02 | -0.2% |
| 2006 | 28.88 | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 28.73 | -0.5% |
| 2008 | 28.58 | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 28.42 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 28.26 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 28.09 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 27.86 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 27.62 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 27.38 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 27.14 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 26.89 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 26.63 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 26.37 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 26.11 | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 25.82 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 25.53 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 25.39 | -0.6% |
Serbia compared with similar countries
- Serbia's 25.39 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 51.18, 50% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Serbia's 25.39 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 87.84, 29% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 28.94 | 28.42 | 29.22 | 10 |
| 2010s | 27.23 | 26.11 | 28.26 | 10 |
| 2020s | 25.58 | 25.39 | 25.82 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Serbia
More population data for Serbia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.7734 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -4.21 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.7734 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -1.2 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 5,778 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.6883 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.9703 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.8% (2100)
- Population density 44.02 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 141,046 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Serbia?
- 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Serbia was 25.39 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation recorded in Serbia?
- The highest recorded value was 29.22 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation recorded in Serbia?
- The lowest recorded value was 25.39 in 2022.
- How does Serbia rank for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
- Serbia ranks 106th out of 132 countries with data for 2022.
- Is 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation rising or falling in Serbia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Serbia 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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