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

In , Canada's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) was 98.59.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 80.77 . Canada ranks #63 globally out of 193 reporting countries. Within North America, it ranks #3 of 3.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
99.86
Trough
98.59
1-year change
0.0%
5-year change
-0.2%
0.0% / yr
10-year change
-0.6%
-0.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)
98.5879
98.5881
98.5884
98.5886
98.6730
98.7573
98.8415
98.9257
99.0098
99.0938

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 Canada's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, Canada's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) was 98.59, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Canada's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) rising or falling?
Canada's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) fell 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Canada rank globally on People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)?
In 2024, Canada ranked #63 out of 193 countries reporting People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population).
How does Canada'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 Canada is above the world average. Within North America, it ranks #3 of 3.
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.