Proportion of population using basic sanitation services (Sanitation) in África Occidental y Central
África Occidental y Central: Proportion of population using basic sanitation services was 12.55 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Proportion of population using basic sanitation services in África Occidental y Central, 2000–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, proportion of population using basic sanitation services in África Occidental y Central stood at 12.55. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 1.4% on the previous year and up 31.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of population using basic sanitation services in África Occidental y Central peaked at 12.55 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 6.09, in 2000.
That places África Occidental y Central 41st out of 61 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 25 years of available data.
Proportion of population using basic sanitation services in África Occidental y Central, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6.09 | — |
| 2001 | 6.19 | +1.7% |
| 2002 | 6.39 | +3.1% |
| 2003 | 6.59 | +3.3% |
| 2004 | 6.81 | +3.3% |
| 2005 | 7.05 | +3.5% |
| 2006 | 7.29 | +3.5% |
| 2007 | 7.54 | +3.4% |
| 2008 | 7.8 | +3.4% |
| 2009 | 8.08 | +3.6% |
| 2010 | 8.37 | +3.5% |
| 2011 | 8.65 | +3.4% |
| 2012 | 8.94 | +3.4% |
| 2013 | 9.24 | +3.3% |
| 2014 | 9.55 | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 9.86 | +3.3% |
| 2016 | 10.18 | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 10.5 | +3.1% |
| 2018 | 10.73 | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 11.06 | +3.1% |
| 2020 | 11.39 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 11.71 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | 12.1 | +3.4% |
| 2023 | 12.38 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | 12.55 | +1.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.98 | 6.09 | 8.08 | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.71 | 8.37 | 11.06 | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.03 | 11.39 | 12.55 | 5 |
Countries ranked near África Occidental y Central
- 38 Senegal 32.44 compare
- 39 Cambodia 31.73 compare
- 40 Azerbaijan 30.98 compare
- 41 Bangladesh 30.3 compare
- 42 Mexico 30.24 compare
- 43 Albania 30.02 compare
- 44 Afghanistan 29.72 compare
More population data for África Occidental y Central
- Total population by age 24,076 (2100)
- Total population by age 1,242 (2023)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 0 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 23.57 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 1.52 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 22.05 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 11.07 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 80 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 4.34 (2024)
- Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites 24.79 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of population using basic sanitation services in África Occidental y Central?
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services in África Occidental y Central was 12.55 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest proportion of population using basic sanitation services recorded in África Occidental y Central?
- The highest recorded value was 12.55 in 2024.
- What is the lowest proportion of population using basic sanitation services recorded in África Occidental y Central?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.09 in 2000.
- How does África Occidental y Central rank for proportion of population using basic sanitation services?
- África Occidental y Central ranks 41st out of 61 groups with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of population using basic sanitation services rising or falling in África Occidental y Central?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this África Occidental y Central data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Proportion of population using basic sanitation services (Sanitation). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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