Share of rural population with improved sanitation faciltities in Malawi
Malawi: Share of rural population with improved sanitation faciltities was 49.51 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of rural population with improved sanitation faciltities in Malawi, 2000–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, share of rural population with improved sanitation faciltities in Malawi stood at 49.51. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 60.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of rural population with improved sanitation faciltities in Malawi peaked at 49.51 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 6.77, in 2004.
That places Malawi 129th out of 173 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of rural population with improved sanitation faciltities in Malawi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6.81 | — |
| 2001 | 6.8 | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 6.79 | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 6.78 | -0.1% |
| 2004 | 6.77 | -0.1% |
| 2005 | 9.2 | +35.9% |
| 2006 | 11.62 | +26.3% |
| 2007 | 14.03 | +20.8% |
| 2008 | 16.44 | +17.2% |
| 2009 | 18.85 | +14.6% |
| 2010 | 21.24 | +12.7% |
| 2011 | 23.63 | +11.3% |
| 2012 | 26.02 | +10.1% |
| 2013 | 28.39 | +9.1% |
| 2014 | 30.76 | +8.4% |
| 2015 | 33.13 | +7.7% |
| 2016 | 35.49 | +7.1% |
| 2017 | 37.84 | +6.6% |
| 2018 | 40.19 | +6.2% |
| 2019 | 42.52 | +5.8% |
| 2020 | 44.86 | +5.5% |
| 2021 | 47.18 | +5.2% |
| 2022 | 49.51 | +4.9% |
| 2023 | 49.51 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 49.51 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.41 | 6.77 | 18.85 | 10 |
| 2010s | 31.92 | 21.24 | 42.52 | 10 |
| 2020s | 48.11 | 44.86 | 49.51 | 5 |
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More population data for Malawi
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 37,159 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.45 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2289 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.423 (2100)
- Population density 627.29 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 3.85 million (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.423 (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 2.45 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate -1.59 % change on previous year (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled 35,510 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of rural population with improved sanitation faciltities in Malawi?
- Share of rural population with improved sanitation faciltities in Malawi was 49.51 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of rural population with improved sanitation faciltities recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 49.51 in 2022.
- What is the lowest share of rural population with improved sanitation faciltities recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.77 in 2004.
- How does Malawi rank for share of rural population with improved sanitation faciltities?
- Malawi ranks 129th out of 173 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of rural population with improved sanitation faciltities rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 60.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of rural population with improved sanitation faciltities. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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