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British Virgin Islands: People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)

In , British Virgin Islands's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) was 96.86.

That's up 0.0% from 2015, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2016 was 80.77 .

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.STA.BASS.ZS) • Data as of 2016

Trend (2005–2016)

British Virgin Islands People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) trend

Highlights

Peak
96.86
Trough
96.82
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)
96.8580
96.8580
96.8580
96.8580
96.8580
96.8519
96.8458
96.8398
96.8337
96.8277

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 British Virgin Islands's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) in 2016?
In 2016, British Virgin Islands's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) was 96.86, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is British Virgin Islands's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) rising or falling?
British Virgin Islands's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) rose 0.0% from 2015 to 2016.
How does British Virgin Islands'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 2016 was 80.77, so British Virgin Islands is above the world average.
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.