Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Canada

Canada: Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites was 1.41 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.41
Change on year
up 0.0%
World rank
111th
of 231 countries
All-time high
1.41
in 2024
All-time low
0.1296
in 2004
Years of data
25
2000–2024

Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Canada, 2000–2024

00.511.52000201220242000: 0.1332001: 0.1312002: 0.1312003: 0.132004: 0.132005: 0.1362006: 0.1572007: 0.2392008: 0.3222009: 0.4042010: 0.4872011: 0.5712012: 0.6542013: 0.7382014: 0.8222015: 0.9062016: 0.992017: 1.12018: 1.22019: 1.22020: 1.32021: 1.42022: 1.42023: 1.42024: 1.4

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

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  4. 112 Tonga 1.41 compare
  5. 113 Dominican Republic 1.36 compare
  6. 114 Uzbekistan 1.34 compare

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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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Indicator
Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites (Sanitation)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
292 places, 7,089 data points, 2000–2024
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