How does Congo, Dem. Rep. rank globally on People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)?

In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #188 out of 193 countries reporting People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population).

Congo, Dem. Rep.: People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)

Name: Congo, Dem. Rep.: People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)
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In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) was 16.30.

That's up 0.4% from 2023, the highest value since 2019.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 80.77 . Congo, Dem. Rep. ranks #188 globally out of 193 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #39 of 44.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 21.51; 2005
Trough: 16.12; 2020
1-year change: +0.4%
5-year change: -0.7%; -0.1% / yr
10-year change: -9.6%; -1.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)
2024	16.3033
2023	16.2387
2022	16.1745
2021	16.1462
2020	16.1159
2019	16.4167
2018	16.7256
2017	17.0428
2016	17.3684
2015	17.7023

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.ZS • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Congo, Dem. Rep.'s People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) in 2024?: In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) was 16.30, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Congo, Dem. Rep.'s People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) rising or falling?: Congo, Dem. Rep.'s People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) rose 0.4% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Congo, Dem. Rep. rank globally on People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)?: In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #188 out of 193 countries reporting People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population).
How does Congo, Dem. Rep.'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 Congo, Dem. Rep. is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #39 of 44.
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.