Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services in Italy
Italy: Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services was 78.21 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
78.21
Change on year
up 0.0%
World rank
53rd
of 149 countries
All-time high
79.28
in 2003
All-time low
78.2
in 2022
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services in Italy, 2000–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services in Italy is 78.21, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services in Italy peaked at 79.28 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 78.2, in 2022.
That places Italy 53rd out of 149 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 79.27 | — |
| 2001 | 79.27 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 79.27 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 79.28 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 79.22 | -0.1% |
| 2005 | 79.16 | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 79.1 | -0.1% |
| 2007 | 79.04 | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 78.99 | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 78.93 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 78.87 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 78.81 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 78.76 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 78.7 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 78.64 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 78.59 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 78.53 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 78.48 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 78.42 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 78.37 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 78.31 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 78.25 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 78.2 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 78.2 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 78.21 | +0.0% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 78.21 is below the median for high income countries, which is 92.12, 85% of the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Italy's 78.21 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 89.99, 87% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 79.15 | 78.93 | 79.28 | 10 |
| 2010s | 78.62 | 78.37 | 78.87 | 10 |
| 2020s | 78.24 | 78.2 | 78.31 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More population data for Italy
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 52,250 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.5615 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.6708 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.7397 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.6708 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.7% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.26 million people (2100)
- Population density 119.63 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.7% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3246 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services in Italy?
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services in Italy was 78.21 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 79.28 in 2003.
- What is the lowest proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 78.2 in 2022.
- How does Italy rank for proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services?
- Italy ranks 53rd out of 149 countries with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services (Sanitation). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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