Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to in América del Norte

América del Norte: Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to was 12.71 in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
12.71
Change on year
down 0.8%
Rank
32nd
of 61 groups
All-time high
20.71
in 2000
All-time low
12.71
in 2024
Years of data
25
2000–2024

Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to in América del Norte, 2000–2024

051015202000201220242000: 20.72001: 20.62002: 20.52003: 20.42004: 20.32005: 20.22006: 20.12007: 19.92008: 19.82009: 19.72010: 19.22011: 18.72012: 18.22013: 17.72014: 17.22015: 16.72016: 16.22017: 15.72018: 15.32019: 14.82020: 14.32021: 13.82022: 13.32023: 12.82024: 12.7

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

América del Norte recorded 12.71 for proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.

The figure is down 0.8% on the previous year and down 26.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to in América del Norte peaked at 20.71 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 12.71, in 2024.

That places América del Norte 32nd out of 61 groups 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 sanitation facilities connected to in América del Norte, year by year

Annual values for Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to septic tanks (Sanitation) in América del Norte, 2000 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2000 20.71
2001 20.59 -0.6%
2002 20.48 -0.5%
2003 20.38 -0.5%
2004 20.27 -0.5%
2005 20.16 -0.5%
2006 20.06 -0.5%
2007 19.95 -0.5%
2008 19.84 -0.5%
2009 19.73 -0.6%
2010 19.24 -2.5%
2011 18.74 -2.6%
2012 18.23 -2.7%
2013 17.73 -2.7%
2014 17.23 -2.8%
2015 16.74 -2.9%
2016 16.24 -3.0%
2017 15.74 -3.1%
2018 15.25 -3.1%
2019 14.76 -3.2%
2020 14.27 -3.3%
2021 13.78 -3.4%
2022 13.3 -3.5%
2023 12.82 -3.6%
2024 12.71 -0.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 20.22 19.73 20.71 10
2010s 16.99 14.76 19.24 10
2020s 13.38 12.71 14.27 5

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  4. 32 Bhutan 68 compare
  5. 33 Grenada 67.27 compare
  6. 34 Naoero 66.42 compare
  7. 35 Belize 64.13 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to in América del Norte?
Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to in América del Norte was 12.71 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to recorded in América del Norte?
The highest recorded value was 20.71 in 2000.
What is the lowest proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to recorded in América del Norte?
The lowest recorded value was 12.71 in 2024.
How does América del Norte rank for proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to?
América del Norte ranks 32nd out of 61 groups with data for 2024.
Is proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to rising or falling in América del Norte?
Over the last ten years it is down 26.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this América del Norte data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to septic tanks (Sanitation). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to septic tanks (Sanitation)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
272 places, 6,589 data points, 2000–2024
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