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St. Kitts and Nevis: People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)

In , St. Kitts and Nevis's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) was 94.95.

That's up 0.0% from 2016, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2017 was 80.77 .

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.STA.BASS.ZS) • Data as of 2017

Trend (2005–2017)

St. Kitts and Nevis People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) trend

Highlights

Peak
94.95
Trough
89.72
1-year change
+0.0%
5-year change
+0.7%
+0.1% / yr
10-year change
+4.3%
+0.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)
94.9536
94.9536
94.9536
94.9536
94.9536
94.2995
93.6455
92.9914
92.3374
91.6833

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 St. Kitts and Nevis's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) in 2017?
In 2017, St. Kitts and Nevis's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) was 94.95, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is St. Kitts and Nevis's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) rising or falling?
St. Kitts and Nevis's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) rose 0.0% from 2016 to 2017.
How does St. Kitts and Nevis'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 2017 was 80.77, so St. Kitts and Nevis is above the world average.
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.