6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Uganda
Uganda: 6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation was 17.8 in 2022. ▲ Rising
6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Uganda, 2000–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Uganda is 17.8, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.8% on the previous year and up 9.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Uganda peaked at 17.8 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 14.13, in 2000.
Uganda ranks 115th of 132 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 23 years of available data.
6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Uganda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 14.13 | — |
| 2001 | 14.3 | +1.2% |
| 2002 | 14.48 | +1.2% |
| 2003 | 14.65 | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 14.82 | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 14.99 | +1.2% |
| 2006 | 15.16 | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 15.33 | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 15.51 | +1.1% |
| 2009 | 15.68 | +1.1% |
| 2010 | 15.85 | +1.1% |
| 2011 | 16.02 | +1.1% |
| 2012 | 16.19 | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 16.36 | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 16.52 | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 16.69 | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 16.85 | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 17.01 | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 17.17 | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 17.33 | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 17.49 | +0.9% |
| 2021 | 17.65 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 17.8 | +0.8% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 17.8 is above the median for low income countries, which is 15.39, 1.2× the median. (15 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 17.8 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 15.88, 1.1× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.91 | 14.13 | 15.68 | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.6 | 15.85 | 17.33 | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.65 | 17.49 | 17.8 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
More population data for Uganda
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0339 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.23 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0339 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2177 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 87,622 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.53 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.8617 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.0% (2100)
- Population density 602.61 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 6.91 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Uganda?
- 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in Uganda was 17.8 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 17.8 in 2022.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.13 in 2000.
- How does Uganda rank for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
- Uganda ranks 115th out of 132 countries with data for 2022.
- Is 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Uganda 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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