Proportion of population using basic sanitation services (Sanitation) in Portugal
Portugal: Proportion of population using basic sanitation services was 5.73 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Proportion of population using basic sanitation services in Portugal, 2000–2024
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.
Proportion of population using basic sanitation services in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 43.95 | — |
| 2001 | 43.94 | -0.0% |
| 2002 | 43.93 | -0.0% |
| 2003 | 43.93 | -0.0% |
| 2004 | 42.04 | -4.3% |
| 2005 | 40.07 | -4.7% |
| 2006 | 38.03 | -5.1% |
| 2007 | 35.92 | -5.6% |
| 2008 | 33.74 | -6.1% |
| 2009 | 31.49 | -6.7% |
| 2010 | 29.17 | -7.4% |
| 2011 | 26.8 | -8.2% |
| 2012 | 24.35 | -9.1% |
| 2013 | 21.85 | -10.3% |
| 2014 | 19.28 | -11.7% |
| 2015 | 16.66 | -13.6% |
| 2016 | 13.98 | -16.1% |
| 2017 | 11.24 | -19.6% |
| 2018 | 8.66 | -23.0% |
| 2019 | 8.21 | -5.2% |
| 2020 | 7.77 | -5.4% |
| 2021 | 7.34 | -5.6% |
| 2022 | 6.84 | -6.7% |
| 2023 | 6.28 | -8.2% |
| 2024 | 5.73 | -8.7% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 5.73 is below the median for high income countries, which is 6.19, 93% of the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 5.73 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 8.65, 66% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More population data for Portugal
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 9,261 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.4941 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.0538 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -4.39 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.0538 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.0% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 396,215 people (2100)
- Population density 95.56 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.0% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.0558 % change on previous year (2100)
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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