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

In , Dominican Republic's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) was 90.12.

That's up 0.6% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 80.77 . Dominican Republic ranks #113 globally out of 193 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #22 of 32.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
90.12
Trough
79.55
1-year change
+0.6%
5-year change
+3.0%
+0.6% / yr
10-year change
+6.3%
+0.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)
90.1198
89.6102
89.0968
88.5790
88.0566
87.5294
86.9970
86.4592
85.9157
85.3681

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 Dominican Republic's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, Dominican Republic's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) was 90.12, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Dominican Republic's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) rising or falling?
Dominican Republic's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) rose 0.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Dominican Republic rank globally on People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)?
In 2024, Dominican Republic ranked #113 out of 193 countries reporting People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population).
How does Dominican Republic'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 Dominican Republic is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #22 of 32.
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.