Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in África Subsahariana
África Subsahariana: Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites was 30.44 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in África Subsahariana, 2000–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in África Subsahariana stood at 30.44.
The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 0.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in África Subsahariana peaked at 31.27 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 29.32, in 2022.
África Subsahariana ranks 14th of 61 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 25 years of available data.
Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in África Subsahariana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 31.16 | — |
| 2001 | 31.2 | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 31.24 | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 31.26 | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 31.27 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 31.2 | -0.2% |
| 2006 | 31.12 | -0.2% |
| 2007 | 31.04 | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 30.96 | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 30.86 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 30.77 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 30.51 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 30.4 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 30.28 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 30.16 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 30.04 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 29.93 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 29.92 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 29.82 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 29.71 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 29.61 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 29.47 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 29.32 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 30.46 | +3.9% |
| 2024 | 30.44 | -0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 31.13 | 30.86 | 31.27 | 10 |
| 2010s | 30.15 | 29.71 | 30.77 | 10 |
| 2020s | 29.86 | 29.32 | 30.46 | 5 |
Countries ranked near África Subsahariana
More population data for África Subsahariana
- Total population by age 48,067 (2100)
- Total population by age 2,671 (2023)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 0.3416 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 10.63 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 25.91 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 3.59 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 21.98 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 14.08 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 81.49 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 6.59 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in África Subsahariana?
- Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in África Subsahariana was 30.44 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites recorded in África Subsahariana?
- The highest recorded value was 31.27 in 2004.
- What is the lowest proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites recorded in África Subsahariana?
- The lowest recorded value was 29.32 in 2022.
- How does África Subsahariana rank for proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites?
- África Subsahariana ranks 14th out of 61 groups with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites rising or falling in África Subsahariana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this África Subsahariana data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites (Sanitation). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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