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

In , Hungary's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) was 97.97.

That's down 0.0% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 80.77 . Hungary ranks #71 globally out of 193 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #34 of 51.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
98.03
Trough
97.97
1-year change
0.0%
5-year change
0.0%
0.0% / yr
10-year change
0.0%
0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)
97.9736
97.9762
97.9787
97.9812
97.9837
97.9861
97.9885
97.9909
97.9932
97.9955

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 Hungary's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, Hungary's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) was 97.97, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Hungary's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) rising or falling?
Hungary's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) fell 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Hungary rank globally on People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)?
In 2024, Hungary ranked #71 out of 193 countries reporting People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population).
How does Hungary'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 Hungary is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #34 of 51.
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.