South Africa: People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)
In , South Africa's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) was 77.38.
That's up 0.8% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 80.77 . South Africa ranks #138 globally out of 193 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #5 of 44.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.STA.BASS.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 77.38
- Trough
- 64.39
- 1-year change
- +0.8%
- 5-year change
- +4.2%
- +0.8% / yr
- 10-year change
- +9.1%
- +0.9% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) |
|---|---|
| 77.3845 | |
| 76.7816 | |
| 76.1696 | |
| 75.5483 | |
| 74.9179 | |
| 74.2782 | |
| 73.6294 | |
| 72.9715 | |
| 72.3045 | |
| 71.6285 |
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 South Africa's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) in 2024?
- In 2024, South Africa's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) was 77.38, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is South Africa's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) rising or falling?
- South Africa's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) rose 0.8% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does South Africa rank globally on People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)?
- In 2024, South Africa ranked #138 out of 193 countries reporting People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population).
- How does South Africa'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 South Africa is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #5 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.STA.BASS.ZS), CC BY 4.0.