6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Switzerland
Switzerland: 6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation was 99.82 in 2022. ▬ Flat
Latest (2022)
99.82
Change on year
up 0.0%
World rank
6th
of 132 countries
All-time high
99.82
in 2022
All-time low
98.7
in 2001
Years of data
23
2000–2022
6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Switzerland, 2000–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Switzerland is 99.82, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Switzerland peaked at 99.82 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 98.7, in 2001.
That places Switzerland 6th out of 132 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top 10%.
6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 98.7 | — |
| 2001 | 98.7 | -0.0% |
| 2002 | 98.71 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 98.71 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 98.71 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 98.71 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 98.71 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 98.71 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 98.71 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 98.71 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 98.71 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 98.81 | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 98.9 | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 98.99 | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 99.11 | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 99.23 | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 99.35 | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 99.47 | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 99.58 | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 99.7 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 99.81 | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 99.81 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 99.82 | +0.0% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 99.82 is above the median for high income countries, which is 92.19, 1.1× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 99.82 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 87.84, 1.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 98.71 | 98.7 | 98.71 | 10 |
| 2010s | 99.19 | 98.71 | 99.7 | 10 |
| 2020s | 99.81 | 99.81 | 99.82 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More population data for Switzerland
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0652 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.0595 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0652 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2093 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 9,754 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.4828 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1371 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.0% (2100)
- Population density 230.99 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 392,499 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Switzerland?
- 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Switzerland was 99.82 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 99.82 in 2022.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 98.7 in 2001.
- How does Switzerland rank for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
- Switzerland ranks 6th out of 132 countries with data for 2022.
- Is 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Switzerland 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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