Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Canada
Canada: Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites was 1.41 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Canada, 2000–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Canada stood at 1.41. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
That represents a change of up 71.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Canada peaked at 1.41 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.1296, in 2004.
That places Canada 111th out of 231 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 unimproved sanitation facilites in Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.1333 | — |
| 2001 | 0.1312 | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 0.1307 | -0.4% |
| 2003 | 0.1301 | -0.4% |
| 2004 | 0.1296 | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 0.136 | +4.9% |
| 2006 | 0.157 | +15.4% |
| 2007 | 0.2392 | +52.4% |
| 2008 | 0.3217 | +34.5% |
| 2009 | 0.4044 | +25.7% |
| 2010 | 0.4874 | +20.5% |
| 2011 | 0.5706 | +17.1% |
| 2012 | 0.6544 | +14.7% |
| 2013 | 0.7383 | +12.8% |
| 2014 | 0.8223 | +11.4% |
| 2015 | 0.9062 | +10.2% |
| 2016 | 0.9902 | +9.3% |
| 2017 | 1.07 | +8.5% |
| 2018 | 1.16 | +7.8% |
| 2019 | 1.24 | +7.3% |
| 2020 | 1.33 | +6.8% |
| 2021 | 1.41 | +6.4% |
| 2022 | 1.41 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 1.41 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 1.41 | +0.0% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 1.41 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.0567, 24.9× the median. (85 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.1913 | 0.1296 | 0.4044 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.8645 | 0.4874 | 1.24 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.39 | 1.33 | 1.41 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Canada
More population data for Canada
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 45,891 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2634 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.3281 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.13 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.3281 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.3% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 2.33 million people (2100)
- Population density 6.1 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.3% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.3863 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Canada?
- Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Canada was 1.41 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 1.41 in 2024.
- What is the lowest proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1296 in 2004.
- How does Canada rank for proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites?
- Canada ranks 111th out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 71.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada 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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