Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Africa (WHO regions)
Africa (WHO regions): Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites was 30.18 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Africa (WHO regions), 2000–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Africa (WHO regions) is 30.18, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and up 2.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Africa (WHO regions) peaked at 30.3 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 29.01, in 2022.
That places Africa (WHO regions) 15th out of 61 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Africa (WHO regions), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 30.16 | — |
| 2001 | 30.18 | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 30.24 | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 30.27 | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 30.3 | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 30.27 | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 30.24 | -0.1% |
| 2007 | 30.2 | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 30.16 | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 30.1 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 30.04 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 29.81 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 29.73 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 29.65 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 29.57 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 29.48 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 29.41 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 29.44 | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 29.38 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 29.31 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 29.23 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 29.12 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 29.01 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 30.19 | +4.1% |
| 2024 | 30.18 | -0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 30.21 | 30.1 | 30.3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 29.58 | 29.31 | 30.04 | 10 |
| 2020s | 29.55 | 29.01 | 30.19 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Africa (WHO regions)
More population data for Africa (WHO regions)
- Total population by age 45,957 (2100)
- Total population by age 2,720 (2023)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 0.148 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 9.68 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 27.49 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 5.77 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 21.57 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 13.23 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 81.57 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 9.93 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Africa (WHO regions)?
- Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Africa (WHO regions) was 30.18 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites recorded in Africa (WHO regions)?
- The highest recorded value was 30.3 in 2004.
- What is the lowest proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites recorded in Africa (WHO regions)?
- The lowest recorded value was 29.01 in 2022.
- How does Africa (WHO regions) rank for proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites?
- Africa (WHO regions) ranks 15th out of 61 groups with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites rising or falling in Africa (WHO regions)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Africa (WHO regions) 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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