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

In , Sweden's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) was 98.74.

That's down 0.0% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 80.77 . Sweden ranks #61 globally out of 193 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #29 of 51.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
99.16
Trough
98.74
1-year change
0.0%
5-year change
-0.1%
0.0% / yr
10-year change
-0.2%
0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)
98.7432
98.7437
98.7674
98.7912
98.8148
98.8384
98.8619
98.8853
98.9086
98.9319

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 Sweden's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, Sweden's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) was 98.74, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sweden's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) rising or falling?
Sweden's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) fell 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Sweden rank globally on People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)?
In 2024, Sweden ranked #61 out of 193 countries reporting People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population).
How does Sweden'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 Sweden is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #29 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.