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

Latest (2024)
18.27
Change on year
down 0.7%
World rank
96th
of 211 countries
All-time high
18.4
in 2023
All-time low
0
in 2000
Years of data
25
2000–2024

Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to in China, 2000–2024

051015202000201220242000: 02001: 02002: 0.6562003: 1.72004: 2.62005: 3.62006: 4.62007: 5.52008: 6.42009: 7.32010: 8.22011: 92012: 9.92013: 10.72014: 11.62015: 12.42016: 13.22017: 13.92018: 14.72019: 15.52020: 16.22021: 172022: 17.72023: 18.42024: 18.3

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

Annual values for Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to septic tanks (Sanitation) in China, 2000 to 2024.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 93 Côte d'Ivoire 20.92 compare
  2. 94 Tanzania, United Republic of 20.25 compare
  3. 95 Malaysia 18.29 compare
  4. 97 France 17.82 compare
  5. 98 Cameroon 17.76 compare
  6. 99 Lao People's Democratic Republic 17.54 compare

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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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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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