Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to in China
China: Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to was 18.27 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to in China, 2000–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to in China is 18.27, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.7% on the previous year and up 58.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to in China peaked at 18.4 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2000.
China ranks 96th of 211 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 sanitation facilities connected to in China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0.6562 | — |
| 2003 | 1.66 | +152.3% |
| 2004 | 2.64 | +59.3% |
| 2005 | 3.6 | +36.6% |
| 2006 | 4.55 | +26.3% |
| 2007 | 5.48 | +20.5% |
| 2008 | 6.4 | +16.7% |
| 2009 | 7.3 | +14.0% |
| 2010 | 8.18 | +12.1% |
| 2011 | 9.05 | +10.6% |
| 2012 | 9.9 | +9.4% |
| 2013 | 10.74 | +8.5% |
| 2014 | 11.57 | +7.7% |
| 2015 | 12.37 | +7.0% |
| 2016 | 13.17 | +6.4% |
| 2017 | 13.95 | +5.9% |
| 2018 | 14.72 | +5.5% |
| 2019 | 15.47 | +5.1% |
| 2020 | 16.22 | +4.8% |
| 2021 | 16.96 | +4.5% |
| 2022 | 17.68 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | 18.4 | +4.1% |
| 2024 | 18.27 | -0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.23 | 0 | 7.3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.91 | 8.18 | 15.47 | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.51 | 16.22 | 18.4 | 5 |
Countries ranked near China
- 93 Côte d'Ivoire 20.92 compare
- 94 Tanzania, United Republic of 20.25 compare
- 95 Malaysia 18.29 compare
- 97 France 17.82 compare
- 98 Cameroon 17.76 compare
- 99 Lao People's Democratic Republic 17.54 compare
More population data for China
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -1.19 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1.31 million Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.1671 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3489 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -1.68 (2100)
- Population density 67.46 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 15.54 million (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -1.68 (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates -0.1664 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate 1.4 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to in China?
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to in China was 18.27 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 18.4 in 2023.
- What is the lowest proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2000.
- How does China rank for proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to?
- China ranks 96th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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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