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Austria: People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)

In , Austria's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) was 99.97.

That's down 0.0% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 80.77 . Austria ranks #18 globally out of 193 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #6 of 51.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.STA.BASS.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Austria People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
99.99
Trough
99.97
1-year change
0.0%
5-year change
0.0%
0.0% / yr
10-year change
0.0%
0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)
99.9721
99.9722
99.9724
99.9725
99.9726
99.9727
99.9728
99.9729
99.9748
99.9767

About People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)

The percentage of people using at least basic sanitation services, that is, improved sanitation facilities that are not shared with other households. This indicator encompasses both people using basic sanitation services as well as those using safely managed sanitation services. Improved sanitation facilities include flush/pour flush to piped sewer systems, septic tanks or pit latrines; ventilated improved pit latrines, compositing toilets or pit latrines with slabs.

Indicator code: SH.STA.BASS.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Austria's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, Austria's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) was 99.97, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Austria's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) rising or falling?
Austria's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) fell 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Austria rank globally on People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)?
In 2024, Austria ranked #18 out of 193 countries reporting People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population).
How does Austria's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) compare to the world average?
The global average for People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) in 2024 was 80.77, so Austria is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #6 of 51.
What is People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) and how is it measured?
The percentage of people using at least basic sanitation services, that is, improved sanitation facilities that are not shared with other households. This indicator encompasses both people using basic sanitation services as well as those using safely managed sanitation services. Improved sanitation facilities include flush/pour flush to piped sewer systems, septic tanks or pit latrines; ventilated improved pit latrines, compositing toilets or pit latrines with slabs.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.STA.BASS.ZS), CC BY 4.0.