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

In , Faroe Islands's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) was 90.88.

That's up 0.0% from 2014, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2015 was 80.77 .

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.STA.BASS.ZS) • Data as of 2015

Trend (2007–2015)

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

Highlights

Peak
90.88
Trough
90.88
1-year change
+0.0%
5-year change
+0.0%
+0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)
90.8835
90.8835
90.8835
90.8835
90.8835
90.8835
90.8835
90.8835
90.8835

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 Faroe Islands's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) in 2015?
In 2015, Faroe Islands's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) was 90.88, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Faroe Islands's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) rising or falling?
Faroe Islands's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) rose 0.0% from 2014 to 2015.
How does Faroe 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 2015 was 80.77, so Faroe 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.