Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)
Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions): Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites was 1.21 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions), 2000–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) recorded 1.21 for proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
That represents a change of down 4.4% on the previous year and down 66.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) peaked at 7.82 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 1.21, in 2024.
Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 57th 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 Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6.23 | — |
| 2001 | 7.82 | +25.6% |
| 2002 | 7.54 | -3.6% |
| 2003 | 7.25 | -3.9% |
| 2004 | 6.96 | -4.0% |
| 2005 | 6.66 | -4.2% |
| 2006 | 6.3 | -5.4% |
| 2007 | 5.94 | -5.7% |
| 2008 | 5.58 | -6.0% |
| 2009 | 5.23 | -6.3% |
| 2010 | 4.88 | -6.7% |
| 2011 | 4.54 | -7.0% |
| 2012 | 4.21 | -7.4% |
| 2013 | 3.88 | -7.8% |
| 2014 | 3.55 | -8.4% |
| 2015 | 3.23 | -9.1% |
| 2016 | 2.91 | -9.9% |
| 2017 | 2.59 | -10.8% |
| 2018 | 2.28 | -12.0% |
| 2019 | 1.94 | -15.2% |
| 2020 | 1.66 | -14.5% |
| 2021 | 1.51 | -9.0% |
| 2022 | 1.38 | -8.7% |
| 2023 | 1.26 | -8.3% |
| 2024 | 1.21 | -4.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.55 | 5.23 | 7.82 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.4 | 1.94 | 4.88 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.4 | 1.21 | 1.66 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)
- 54 Peru 9.45 compare
- 55 Romania 9.19 compare
- 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
More population data for Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)
- Total population by age 3,112 (2100)
- Total population by age 2,216 (2023)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 4.94 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 22.84 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 74.53 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 45.41 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 24.18 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 2.36 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 98.87 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 60.79 (2024)
All data for Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) →
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) was 1.21 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites recorded in Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- The highest recorded value was 7.82 in 2001.
- What is the lowest proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites recorded in Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.21 in 2024.
- How does Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) rank for proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites?
- Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 57th out of 61 groups with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites rising or falling in Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 66.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.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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