Mexico: People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)
In , Mexico's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) was 92.99.
That's up 0.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 80.77 . Mexico ranks #100 globally out of 193 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #16 of 32.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.STA.BASS.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 92.99
- Trough
- 82.63
- 1-year change
- +0.0%
- 5-year change
- +2.1%
- +0.4% / yr
- 10-year change
- +5.4%
- +0.5% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) |
|---|---|
| 92.9913 | |
| 92.9785 | |
| 92.6615 | |
| 92.1526 | |
| 91.6152 | |
| 91.0705 | |
| 90.5186 | |
| 89.9592 | |
| 89.3924 | |
| 88.8179 |
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.ZS • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Mexico's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Mexico's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) was 92.99, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Mexico's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) rising or falling?
- Mexico's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) rose 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Mexico rank globally on People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)?
- In 2024, Mexico ranked #100 out of 193 countries reporting People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population).
- How does Mexico'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 Mexico is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #16 of 32.
- 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.STA.BASS.ZS), CC BY 4.0.