Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)
Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG): Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites was 31.08 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
31.08
Change on year
up 0.0%
Rank
13th
of 61 groups
All-time high
31.32
in 2004
All-time low
29.87
in 2022
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG), 2000–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) stood at 31.08.
That represents a change of up 2.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) peaked at 31.32 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 29.87, in 2022.
That places Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) 13th out of 61 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 31.24 | — |
| 2001 | 31.24 | -0.0% |
| 2002 | 31.29 | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 31.31 | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 31.32 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 31.28 | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 31.23 | -0.2% |
| 2007 | 31.17 | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 31.12 | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 31.05 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 30.98 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 30.74 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 30.65 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 30.56 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 30.47 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 30.37 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 30.3 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 30.32 | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 30.25 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 30.17 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 30.1 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 29.98 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 29.87 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 31.08 | +4.1% |
| 2024 | 31.08 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 31.22 | 31.05 | 31.32 | 10 |
| 2010s | 30.48 | 30.17 | 30.98 | 10 |
| 2020s | 30.42 | 29.87 | 31.08 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)
- 10 Mozambique 39.87 compare
- 11 Zambia 37.88 compare
- 12 Greenland 37.5 compare
- 13 Congo 36.69 compare
- 14 Tanzania, United Republic of 35.59 compare
- 15 Madagascar 34.8 compare
- 16 Guinea 32.66 compare
More population data for Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)
- Total population by age 46,288 (2100)
- Total population by age 2,567 (2023)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 0.1256 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 9.43 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 25.99 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 3.71 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 22.15 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 13.47 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 81.01 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 6.86 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
- Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) was 31.08 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
- The highest recorded value was 31.32 in 2004.
- What is the lowest proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
- The lowest recorded value was 29.87 in 2022.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) rank for proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites?
- Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) ranks 13th out of 61 groups with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) 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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