Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to in Southern Africa (African Union)
Southern Africa (African Union): Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to was 7.39 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to in Southern Africa (African Union), 2000–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to in Southern Africa (African Union) is 7.39, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.5% on the previous year and down 34.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to in Southern Africa (African Union) peaked at 16.48 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.65, in 2000.
Southern Africa (African Union) ranks 52nd of 61 groups 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 sanitation facilities connected to in Southern Africa (African Union), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.65 | — |
| 2001 | 1.73 | +4.6% |
| 2002 | 1.82 | +5.6% |
| 2003 | 2.12 | +16.2% |
| 2004 | 2.65 | +24.9% |
| 2005 | 3.37 | +27.3% |
| 2006 | 4.13 | +22.6% |
| 2007 | 4.92 | +19.1% |
| 2008 | 5.74 | +16.7% |
| 2009 | 6.6 | +14.8% |
| 2010 | 7.48 | +13.4% |
| 2011 | 8.39 | +12.2% |
| 2012 | 9.33 | +11.2% |
| 2013 | 10.3 | +10.4% |
| 2014 | 11.29 | +9.6% |
| 2015 | 12.29 | +8.9% |
| 2016 | 13.35 | +8.6% |
| 2017 | 14.45 | +8.2% |
| 2018 | 15.23 | +5.4% |
| 2019 | 15.57 | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 15.91 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | 16.21 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 16.48 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | 7.21 | -56.3% |
| 2024 | 7.39 | +2.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.47 | 1.65 | 6.6 | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.77 | 7.48 | 15.57 | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.64 | 7.21 | 16.48 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Southern Africa (African Union)
More population data for Southern Africa (African Union)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 321,973 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.02 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 2.02 % change on previous year (2030)
- Total population by age 7,181 (2100)
- Total population by age 533.28 (2023)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 0.7286 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 43.47 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 5.5 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 16.56 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 26.18 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to in Southern Africa (African Union)?
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to in Southern Africa (African Union) was 7.39 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to recorded in Southern Africa (African Union)?
- The highest recorded value was 16.48 in 2022.
- What is the lowest proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to recorded in Southern Africa (African Union)?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.65 in 2000.
- How does Southern Africa (African Union) rank for proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to?
- Southern Africa (African Union) ranks 52nd out of 61 groups with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to rising or falling in Southern Africa (African Union)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Southern Africa (African Union) 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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