Proportion of population using basic sanitation services (Sanitation) in Tunisia
Tunisia: Proportion of population using basic sanitation services was 18.75 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Proportion of population using basic sanitation services in Tunisia, 2000–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for proportion of population using basic sanitation services in Tunisia is 18.75, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1.4% on the previous year and down 14.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of population using basic sanitation services in Tunisia peaked at 28.45 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 18.36, in 2022.
That places Tunisia 68th out of 149 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 25 years of available data.
Proportion of population using basic sanitation services in Tunisia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 28.45 | — |
| 2001 | 28.3 | -0.5% |
| 2002 | 28.29 | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 27.94 | -1.2% |
| 2004 | 27.57 | -1.3% |
| 2005 | 27.19 | -1.4% |
| 2006 | 26.8 | -1.5% |
| 2007 | 26.39 | -1.5% |
| 2008 | 25.97 | -1.6% |
| 2009 | 25.33 | -2.4% |
| 2010 | 24.68 | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 24 | -2.7% |
| 2012 | 23.3 | -2.9% |
| 2013 | 22.58 | -3.1% |
| 2014 | 21.83 | -3.3% |
| 2015 | 21.06 | -3.5% |
| 2016 | 20.27 | -3.8% |
| 2017 | 19.93 | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 19.61 | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 19.29 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 18.97 | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 18.66 | -1.6% |
| 2022 | 18.36 | -1.6% |
| 2023 | 18.5 | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 18.75 | +1.4% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 18.75 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 17.35, 1.1× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 18.75 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 19.96, 94% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 27.22 | 25.33 | 28.45 | 10 |
| 2010s | 21.65 | 19.29 | 24.68 | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.65 | 18.36 | 18.97 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
More population data for Tunisia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 14,316 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.3322 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.7093 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -4.24 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.7093 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.7% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 425,507 people (2100)
- Population density 68.56 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.7% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.7573 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of population using basic sanitation services in Tunisia?
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services in Tunisia was 18.75 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest proportion of population using basic sanitation services recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 28.45 in 2000.
- What is the lowest proportion of population using basic sanitation services recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.36 in 2022.
- How does Tunisia rank for proportion of population using basic sanitation services?
- Tunisia ranks 68th out of 149 countries with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of population using basic sanitation services rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Tunisia 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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