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

In , China's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) was 97.27.

That's up 0.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 80.77 . China ranks #82 globally out of 193 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #13 of 35.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
97.27
Trough
66.01
1-year change
+0.0%
5-year change
+6.6%
+1.3% / yr
10-year change
+17.2%
+1.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)
97.2719
97.2412
95.8924
94.3858
92.8515
91.2881
89.6942
88.0683
86.4095
84.7193

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 China's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, China's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) was 97.27, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is China's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) rising or falling?
China's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) rose 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does China rank globally on People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)?
In 2024, China ranked #82 out of 193 countries reporting People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population).
How does China'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 China is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #13 of 35.
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.