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Guinea-Bissau: People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)

In , Guinea-Bissau's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) was 28.94.

That's up 0.4% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 80.77 . Guinea-Bissau ranks #180 globally out of 193 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #32 of 44.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
28.94
Trough
8.88
1-year change
+0.4%
5-year change
+11.7%
+2.2% / yr
10-year change
+48.8%
+4.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)
28.9416
28.8320
28.7229
28.6140
27.2502
25.9048
24.5776
23.2683
21.9769
20.7030

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 Guinea-Bissau's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, Guinea-Bissau's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) was 28.94, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Guinea-Bissau's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) rising or falling?
Guinea-Bissau's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) rose 0.4% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Guinea-Bissau rank globally on People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)?
In 2024, Guinea-Bissau ranked #180 out of 193 countries reporting People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population).
How does Guinea-Bissau'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 Guinea-Bissau is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #32 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.