Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Russia
Russia: Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites was 7.78 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Russia, 2002–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Russia is 7.78, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 23 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.5% on the previous year and down 43.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Russia peaked at 18.34 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 7.78, in 2024.
Russia ranks 60th of 231 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 23 years of available data.
Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 18.34 | — |
| 2003 | 18.33 | -0.0% |
| 2004 | 18.33 | -0.0% |
| 2005 | 18.32 | -0.0% |
| 2006 | 18.31 | -0.0% |
| 2007 | 17.75 | -3.1% |
| 2008 | 17.19 | -3.2% |
| 2009 | 16.63 | -3.3% |
| 2010 | 16.07 | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 15.51 | -3.5% |
| 2012 | 14.94 | -3.6% |
| 2013 | 14.37 | -3.8% |
| 2014 | 13.8 | -4.0% |
| 2015 | 13.22 | -4.2% |
| 2016 | 12.64 | -4.4% |
| 2017 | 12.05 | -4.6% |
| 2018 | 11.46 | -4.9% |
| 2019 | 10.86 | -5.2% |
| 2020 | 10.26 | -5.6% |
| 2021 | 9.65 | -5.9% |
| 2022 | 9.03 | -6.4% |
| 2023 | 8.41 | -6.9% |
| 2024 | 7.78 | -7.5% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 7.78 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.0567, 137.3× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Russia's 7.78 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.0481, 161.8× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.9 | 16.63 | 18.34 | 8 |
| 2010s | 13.49 | 10.86 | 16.07 | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.03 | 7.78 | 10.26 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More population data for Russia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 133,133 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.2412 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.0822 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.8 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.0822 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.1% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 5.86 million people (2100)
- Population density 7.72 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.1% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.2771 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Russia?
- Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Russia was 7.78 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 18.34 in 2002.
- What is the lowest proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.78 in 2024.
- How does Russia rank for proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites?
- Russia ranks 60th out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Russia 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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