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

In , Gabon's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) was 57.40.

That's up 0.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 80.77 . Gabon ranks #154 globally out of 193 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #11 of 44.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
57.40
Trough
32.67
1-year change
+0.2%
5-year change
+11.6%
+2.2% / yr
10-year change
+29.3%
+2.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)
57.4015
57.3016
55.8117
54.3352
52.8720
51.4223
49.9864
48.5637
47.1548
45.7596

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 Gabon's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, Gabon's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) was 57.40, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Gabon's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) rising or falling?
Gabon's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) rose 0.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Gabon rank globally on People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)?
In 2024, Gabon ranked #154 out of 193 countries reporting People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population).
How does Gabon'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 Gabon is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #11 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.