Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved in Switzerland
Switzerland: Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved was 0.3214 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved in Switzerland, 2000–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved in Switzerland stood at 0.3214.
The figure is down 0.5% on the previous year and up 496.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved in Switzerland peaked at 0.3265 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.0035, in 2012.
Switzerland ranks 174th of 227 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.023 | — |
| 2001 | 0.023 | -0.0% |
| 2002 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 0.023 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 0.0231 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 0.0133 | -42.3% |
| 2012 | 0.0035 | -73.3% |
| 2013 | 0.0063 | +78.7% |
| 2014 | 0.0539 | +749.3% |
| 2015 | 0.1013 | +88.1% |
| 2016 | 0.1487 | +46.8% |
| 2017 | 0.1947 | +31.0% |
| 2018 | 0.239 | +22.7% |
| 2019 | 0.2829 | +18.4% |
| 2020 | 0.3265 | +15.4% |
| 2021 | 0.3255 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 0.3243 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 0.3229 | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 0.3214 | -0.5% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 0.3214 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.2255, 1.4× the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 0.3214 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.11, 29% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved in Switzerland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | +749.3% | 0.0063 | 0.0539 |
| 2015 | +88.1% | 0.0539 | 0.1013 |
| 2013 | +78.7% | 0.0035 | 0.0063 |
| 2012 | -73.3% | 0.0133 | 0.0035 |
| 2016 | +46.8% | 0.1013 | 0.1487 |
| 2011 | -42.3% | 0.0231 | 0.0133 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.023 | 0.023 | 0.023 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1067 | 0.0035 | 0.2829 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3241 | 0.3214 | 0.3265 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More population data for Switzerland
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0652 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.0595 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0652 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2093 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 9,754 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.4828 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1371 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.046 (2100)
- Population density 230.99 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 392,499 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved in Switzerland?
- Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved in Switzerland was 0.3214 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 0.3265 in 2020.
- What is the lowest proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0035 in 2012.
- How does Switzerland rank for proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved?
- Switzerland ranks 174th out of 227 countries with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 496.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved facilities (Sanitation). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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