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

In , Moldova's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) was 86.88.

That's up 0.7% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 80.77 . Moldova ranks #125 globally out of 193 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #50 of 51.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
86.88
Trough
73.69
1-year change
+0.7%
5-year change
+3.9%
+0.8% / yr
10-year change
+8.6%
+0.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)
86.8829
86.3094
85.7350
85.1600
84.4032
83.6501
82.9016
82.1582
81.4208
80.6901

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 Moldova's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, Moldova's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) was 86.88, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Moldova's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) rising or falling?
Moldova's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) rose 0.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Moldova rank globally on People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)?
In 2024, Moldova ranked #125 out of 193 countries reporting People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population).
How does Moldova'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 Moldova is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #50 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.