6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in United States
United States: 6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation was 97.04 in 2022. ▬ Flat
Latest (2022)
97.04
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
15th
of 132 countries
All-time high
97.24
in 2014
All-time low
96.5
in 2000
Years of data
23
2000–2022
6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in United States, 2000–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2022, 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in United States stood at 97.04.
That represents a change of down 0.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in United States peaked at 97.24 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 96.5, in 2000.
That places United States 15th out of 132 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.
6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in United States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 96.5 | — |
| 2001 | 96.56 | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 96.62 | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 96.68 | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 96.74 | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 96.8 | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 96.87 | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 96.93 | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 96.99 | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 97.05 | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 97.11 | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 97.14 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 97.17 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 97.21 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 97.24 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 97.22 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 97.19 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 97.16 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 97.14 | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 97.11 | -0.0% |
| 2020 | 97.09 | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 97.07 | -0.0% |
| 2022 | 97.04 | -0.0% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 97.04 is above the median for high income countries, which is 92.19, 1.1× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 96.77 | 96.5 | 97.05 | 10 |
| 2010s | 97.17 | 97.11 | 97.24 | 10 |
| 2020s | 97.07 | 97.04 | 97.09 | 3 |
Countries ranked near United States
- 12 United Kingdom 98.12 compare
- 13 Poland 97.92 compare
- 14 Netherlands 97.5 compare
- 16 Germany 96.89 compare
- 17 Israel 96.25 compare
- 18 Liechtenstein 96.22 compare
More population data for United States
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.1369 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.8 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.1369 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.0241 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 375,392 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.4762 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.1565 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.1% (2100)
- Population density 46.05 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 19.91 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in United States?
- 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation in United States was 97.04 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 97.24 in 2014.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 96.5 in 2000.
- How does United States rank for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
- United States ranks 15th out of 132 countries with data for 2022.
- Is 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this United States 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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