Proportion of population using basic sanitation services (Sanitation) in Chile
Chile: Proportion of population using basic sanitation services was 4.87 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.87
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
110th
of 149 countries
All-time high
23.77
in 2003
All-time low
4.73
in 2018
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Proportion of population using basic sanitation services in Chile, 2000–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for proportion of population using basic sanitation services in Chile is 4.87, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.1% on the previous year and down 46.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of population using basic sanitation services in Chile peaked at 23.77 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 4.73, in 2018.
Chile ranks 110th of 149 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Proportion of population using basic sanitation services in Chile, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 23.36 | — |
| 2001 | 23.5 | +0.6% |
| 2002 | 23.63 | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 23.77 | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 22.49 | -5.4% |
| 2005 | 21.2 | -5.7% |
| 2006 | 19.9 | -6.1% |
| 2007 | 18.59 | -6.6% |
| 2008 | 17.27 | -7.1% |
| 2009 | 15.94 | -7.7% |
| 2010 | 14.6 | -8.4% |
| 2011 | 13.24 | -9.3% |
| 2012 | 11.88 | -10.3% |
| 2013 | 10.51 | -11.6% |
| 2014 | 9.12 | -13.2% |
| 2015 | 7.73 | -15.3% |
| 2016 | 6.32 | -18.2% |
| 2017 | 4.9 | -22.4% |
| 2018 | 4.73 | -3.6% |
| 2019 | 4.77 | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 4.82 | +0.9% |
| 2021 | 4.86 | +0.8% |
| 2022 | 4.89 | +0.7% |
| 2023 | 4.92 | +0.6% |
| 2024 | 4.87 | -1.1% |
Chile compared with similar countries
- Chile's 4.87 is below the median for high income countries, which is 6.19, 79% of the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Chile's 4.87 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 47.87, 10% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20.97 | 15.94 | 23.77 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.78 | 4.73 | 14.6 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.87 | 4.82 | 4.92 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Chile
More population data for Chile
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 20,675 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.5123 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.14 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -5.32 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -1.14 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -1.1% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 411,277 people (2100)
- Population density 18.06 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -1.1% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -1.15 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of population using basic sanitation services in Chile?
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services in Chile was 4.87 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest proportion of population using basic sanitation services recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 23.77 in 2003.
- What is the lowest proportion of population using basic sanitation services recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.73 in 2018.
- How does Chile rank for proportion of population using basic sanitation services?
- Chile ranks 110th out of 149 countries with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of population using basic sanitation services rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile 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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