Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in América del Norte
América del Norte: Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites was 0.488 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.488
Change on year
down 0.5%
Rank
59th
of 61 groups
All-time high
0.4903
in 2023
All-time low
0.1279
in 2000
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in América del Norte, 2000–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
América del Norte recorded 0.488 for proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in 2024.
The figure is down 0.5% on the previous year and up 76.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in América del Norte peaked at 0.4903 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.1279, in 2000.
América del Norte ranks 59th 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 unimproved sanitation facilites in América del Norte, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.1279 | — |
| 2001 | 0.1279 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 0.1281 | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 0.1283 | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 0.1285 | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 0.1294 | +0.7% |
| 2006 | 0.1317 | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 0.1401 | +6.4% |
| 2008 | 0.1485 | +6.0% |
| 2009 | 0.1569 | +5.7% |
| 2010 | 0.1649 | +5.1% |
| 2011 | 0.1935 | +17.3% |
| 2012 | 0.2217 | +14.6% |
| 2013 | 0.2496 | +12.6% |
| 2014 | 0.2771 | +11.0% |
| 2015 | 0.3041 | +9.7% |
| 2016 | 0.3307 | +8.8% |
| 2017 | 0.3571 | +8.0% |
| 2018 | 0.3832 | +7.3% |
| 2019 | 0.4088 | +6.7% |
| 2020 | 0.4341 | +6.2% |
| 2021 | 0.459 | +5.7% |
| 2022 | 0.4749 | +3.5% |
| 2023 | 0.4903 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | 0.488 | -0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.1347 | 0.1279 | 0.1569 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2891 | 0.1649 | 0.4088 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4693 | 0.4341 | 0.4903 | 5 |
Countries ranked near América del Norte
- 56 Faroe Islands 9.12 compare
- 57 Ghana 9.07 compare
- 58 Georgia 8.47 compare
- 59 Republic of Moldova 8.07 compare
- 60 Russian Federation 7.78 compare
- 61 South Africa 7.52 compare
- 62 Brazil 7.5 compare
More population data for América del Norte
- Total population by age 5,558 (2100)
- Total population by age 3,841 (2023)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 6.81 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 4.12 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 95.39 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 82.84 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 5.75 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 0 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 99.81 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 86.44 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in América del Norte?
- Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in América del Norte was 0.488 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites recorded in América del Norte?
- The highest recorded value was 0.4903 in 2023.
- What is the lowest proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites recorded in América del Norte?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1279 in 2000.
- How does América del Norte rank for proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites?
- América del Norte ranks 59th out of 61 groups with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites rising or falling in América del Norte?
- Over the last ten years it is up 76.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this América del Norte 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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