Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities (Our) in Malawi
Malawi: Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities (Our) was 75.92 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities in Malawi, 2000–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, share of the population using improved sanitation facilities in Malawi stood at 75.92. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.1% on the previous year and up 56.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of the population using improved sanitation facilities in Malawi peaked at 75.92 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 14.55, in 2000.
That places Malawi 186th out of 232 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities (Our) in Malawi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 14.55 | — |
| 2001 | 14.57 | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 14.6 | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 14.63 | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 14.66 | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 18.06 | +23.2% |
| 2006 | 21.47 | +18.8% |
| 2007 | 24.87 | +15.8% |
| 2008 | 28.26 | +13.7% |
| 2009 | 31.66 | +12.0% |
| 2010 | 35.07 | +10.7% |
| 2011 | 38.47 | +9.7% |
| 2012 | 41.87 | +8.8% |
| 2013 | 45.27 | +8.1% |
| 2014 | 48.67 | +7.5% |
| 2015 | 52.07 | +7.0% |
| 2016 | 55.47 | +6.5% |
| 2017 | 58.87 | +6.1% |
| 2018 | 62.27 | +5.8% |
| 2019 | 65.66 | +5.5% |
| 2020 | 69.06 | +5.2% |
| 2021 | 72.45 | +4.9% |
| 2022 | 75.83 | +4.7% |
| 2023 | 75.87 | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 75.92 | +0.1% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 75.92 is above the median for low income countries, which is 57.78, 1.3× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 75.92 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 63.38, 1.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 19.73 | 14.55 | 31.66 | 10 |
| 2010s | 50.37 | 35.07 | 65.66 | 10 |
| 2020s | 73.83 | 69.06 | 75.92 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
More population data for Malawi
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.4293 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.1183 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.4293 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.3622 % change on previous year (2100)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of the population using improved sanitation facilities in Malawi?
- Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities in Malawi was 75.92 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of the population using improved sanitation facilities recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 75.92 in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of the population using improved sanitation facilities recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.55 in 2000.
- How does Malawi rank for share of the population using improved sanitation facilities?
- Malawi ranks 186th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of the population using improved sanitation facilities rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.0%. 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 the population using improved sanitation facilities. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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