Population using improved sanitation facilities in Italy
Italy: Population using improved sanitation facilities was 59.33 million in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
59.33 million
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
21st
of 232 countries
All-time high
60.66 million
in 2014
All-time low
57.26 million
in 2000
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Population using improved sanitation facilities in Italy, 2000–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, population using improved sanitation facilities in Italy stood at 59.33 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.3% on the previous year and down 2.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population using improved sanitation facilities in Italy peaked at 60.66 million in 2014 and was at its lowest, 57.26 million, in 2000.
Italy ranks 21st of 232 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Population using improved sanitation facilities in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 57.26 million | — |
| 2001 | 57.30 million | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 57.41 million | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 57.73 million | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 58.17 million | +0.8% |
| 2005 | 58.51 million | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 58.75 million | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 59.10 million | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 59.55 million | +0.8% |
| 2009 | 59.90 million | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 60.16 million | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 60.36 million | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 60.52 million | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 60.65 million | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 60.66 million | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 60.57 million | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 60.47 million | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 60.38 million | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 60.27 million | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 60.12 million | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 59.90 million | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 59.72 million | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 59.61 million | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 59.49 million | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 59.33 million | -0.3% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 59.33 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.05 million, 19.5× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Italy's 59.33 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.29 million, 9.4× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 58.37 million | 57.26 million | 59.90 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 60.41 million | 60.12 million | 60.66 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 59.61 million | 59.33 million | 59.90 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 18 Thailand 71.59 million compare
- 19 United Kingdom 69.02 million compare
- 20 France 66.55 million compare
- 22 South Africa 59.02 million compare
- 23 South Korea 51.58 million compare
- 24 Colombia 51.42 million compare
More population data for Italy
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.6708 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.7397 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.6708 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.5615 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 52,250 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.3544 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3246 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.676 (2100)
- Population density 119.63 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.26 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population using improved sanitation facilities in Italy?
- Population using improved sanitation facilities in Italy was 59.33 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population using improved sanitation facilities recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 60.66 million in 2014.
- What is the lowest population using improved sanitation facilities recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 57.26 million in 2000.
- How does Italy rank for population using improved sanitation facilities?
- Italy ranks 21st out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is population using improved sanitation facilities rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Population using improved sanitation facilities. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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