Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in (SDGRC) West Africa
(SDGRC) West Africa: Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites was 17.02 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in (SDGRC) West Africa, 2000–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in (SDGRC) West Africa is 17.02, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 14.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in (SDGRC) West Africa peaked at 23.47 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 17.02, in 2024.
That places (SDGRC) West Africa 27th out of 61 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 25 years of available data.
Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in (SDGRC) West Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 23.47 | — |
| 2001 | 23.25 | -1.0% |
| 2002 | 23.02 | -1.0% |
| 2003 | 22.78 | -1.0% |
| 2004 | 22.54 | -1.1% |
| 2005 | 22.28 | -1.1% |
| 2006 | 22.02 | -1.2% |
| 2007 | 21.75 | -1.2% |
| 2008 | 21.49 | -1.2% |
| 2009 | 21.22 | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 20.96 | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 20.68 | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 20.4 | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 20.12 | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 19.84 | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 19.56 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 19.27 | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 18.98 | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 18.69 | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 18.4 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 18.1 | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 17.8 | -1.6% |
| 2022 | 17.51 | -1.7% |
| 2023 | 17.21 | -1.7% |
| 2024 | 17.02 | -1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 22.38 | 21.22 | 23.47 | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.69 | 18.4 | 20.96 | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.53 | 17.02 | 18.1 | 5 |
Countries ranked near (SDGRC) West Africa
More population data for (SDGRC) West Africa
- Total population by age 14,806 (2100)
- Total population by age 902.86 (2023)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 0 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 14.64 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 26.75 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 2.03 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 24.72 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 7.27 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 85.39 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 5.73 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in (SDGRC) West Africa?
- Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in (SDGRC) West Africa was 17.02 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites recorded in (SDGRC) West Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 23.47 in 2000.
- What is the lowest proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites recorded in (SDGRC) West Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.02 in 2024.
- How does (SDGRC) West Africa rank for proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites?
- (SDGRC) West Africa ranks 27th out of 61 groups with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites rising or falling in (SDGRC) West Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this (SDGRC) West Africa 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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