Proportion of population using basic sanitation services in Portugal

Portugal: Proportion of population using basic sanitation services was 5.73 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
5.73
Change on year
down 8.7%
World rank
106th
of 149 countries
All-time high
43.95
in 2000
All-time low
5.73
in 2024
Years of data
25
2000–2024

Proportion of population using basic sanitation services in Portugal, 2000–2024

102030402000201220242000: 43.92001: 43.92002: 43.92003: 43.92004: 422005: 40.12006: 382007: 35.92008: 33.72009: 31.52010: 29.22011: 26.82012: 24.42013: 21.82014: 19.32015: 16.72016: 142017: 11.22018: 8.72019: 8.22020: 7.82021: 7.32022: 6.82023: 6.32024: 5.7

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2024, proportion of population using basic sanitation services in Portugal stood at 5.73. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.

The figure is down 8.7% on the previous year and down 70.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of population using basic sanitation services in Portugal peaked at 43.95 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 5.73, in 2024.

Portugal ranks 106th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 39.7 31.49 43.95 10
2010s 18.02 8.21 29.17 10
2020s 6.79 5.73 7.77 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of population using basic sanitation services in Portugal?
Proportion of population using basic sanitation services in Portugal was 5.73 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest proportion of population using basic sanitation services recorded in Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 43.95 in 2000.
What is the lowest proportion of population using basic sanitation services recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was 5.73 in 2024.
How does Portugal rank for proportion of population using basic sanitation services?
Portugal ranks 106th out of 149 countries with data for 2024.
Is proportion of population using basic sanitation services rising or falling in Portugal?
Over the last ten years it is down 70.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Portugal 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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Indicator
Proportion of population using basic sanitation services (Sanitation)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
210 places, 5,159 data points, 2000–2024
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