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

In , Mauritius's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) was 97.37.

That's up 0.3% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 80.77 . Mauritius ranks #81 globally out of 193 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 of 44.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
97.37
Trough
91.93
1-year change
+0.3%
5-year change
+1.5%
+0.3% / yr
10-year change
+3.0%
+0.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)
97.3737
97.0904
96.8075
96.5250
96.2431
95.9524
95.6610
95.3705
95.0807
94.7917

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 Mauritius's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, Mauritius's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) was 97.37, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Mauritius's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) rising or falling?
Mauritius's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) rose 0.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Mauritius rank globally on People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)?
In 2024, Mauritius ranked #81 out of 193 countries reporting People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population).
How does Mauritius'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 Mauritius is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 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.