Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Southern African Development Community (SADC)
Southern African Development Community (SADC): Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites was 35.52 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Southern African Development Community (SADC), 2000–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Southern African Development Community (SADC) is 35.52, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 0.7% on the previous year and up 1.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Southern African Development Community (SADC) peaked at 38.18 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 32.37, in 2022.
Southern African Development Community (SADC) ranks 10th of 61 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 25 years of available data.
Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Southern African Development Community (SADC), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 38.14 | — |
| 2001 | 38.15 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 38.18 | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 38.11 | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 38.04 | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 37.8 | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 37.55 | -0.6% |
| 2007 | 37.3 | -0.7% |
| 2008 | 37.02 | -0.7% |
| 2009 | 36.72 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 36.41 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 36.11 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 35.79 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 35.46 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 35.13 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 34.78 | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 34.48 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 34.18 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 33.82 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 33.51 | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 33.21 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 32.79 | -1.2% |
| 2022 | 32.37 | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 35.79 | +10.6% |
| 2024 | 35.52 | -0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 37.7 | 36.72 | 38.18 | 10 |
| 2010s | 34.97 | 33.51 | 36.41 | 10 |
| 2020s | 33.94 | 32.37 | 35.79 | 5 |
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More population data for Southern African Development Community (SADC)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 723,581 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.44 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 2.44 % change on previous year (2030)
- Total population by age 18,098 (2100)
- Total population by age 971.12 (2023)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 0.3728 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 30.77 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 5.32 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 8.35 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 22.05 (2024)
All data for Southern African Development Community (SADC) →
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Southern African Development Community (SADC)?
- Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Southern African Development Community (SADC) was 35.52 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites recorded in Southern African Development Community (SADC)?
- The highest recorded value was 38.18 in 2002.
- What is the lowest proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites recorded in Southern African Development Community (SADC)?
- The lowest recorded value was 32.37 in 2022.
- How does Southern African Development Community (SADC) rank for proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites?
- Southern African Development Community (SADC) ranks 10th out of 61 groups with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites rising or falling in Southern African Development Community (SADC)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Southern African Development Community (SADC) 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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