Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Micronesia (Federated States of)

Micronesia (Federated States of): Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites was 9.55 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
9.55
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
53rd
of 231 countries
All-time high
74.95
in 2000
All-time low
8.22
in 2014
Years of data
21
2000–2020

Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Micronesia (Federated States of), 2000–2020

0204060802000201020202000: 752001: 70.92002: 66.82003: 62.72004: 58.62005: 54.52006: 40.92007: 36.82008: 32.72009: 28.72010: 24.62011: 20.52012: 16.42013: 12.32014: 8.22015: 13.62016: 9.52017: 9.52018: 9.52019: 9.52020: 9.5

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2020, proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Micronesia (Federated States of) stood at 9.55.

That represents a change of down 61.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Micronesia (Federated States of) peaked at 74.95 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 8.22, in 2014.

Micronesia (Federated States of) ranks 53rd of 231 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 52.76 28.66 74.95 10
2010s 13.38 8.22 24.57 10
2020s 9.55 9.55 9.55 1

Countries ranked near Micronesia (Federated States of)

  1. 50 Eswatini 10.53 compare
  2. 51 Djibouti 10.01 compare
  3. 52 Benin 9.85 compare
  4. 54 Peru 9.45 compare
  5. 55 Romania 9.19 compare
  6. 56 Faroe Islands 9.12 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Micronesia (Federated States of)?
Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Micronesia (Federated States of) was 9.55 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites recorded in Micronesia (Federated States of)?
The highest recorded value was 74.95 in 2000.
What is the lowest proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites recorded in Micronesia (Federated States of)?
The lowest recorded value was 8.22 in 2014.
How does Micronesia (Federated States of) rank for proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites?
Micronesia (Federated States of) ranks 53rd out of 231 countries with data for 2020.
Is proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites rising or falling in Micronesia (Federated States of)?
Over the last ten years it is down 61.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Micronesia (Federated States of) 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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