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

In , Tunisia's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) was 98.54.

That's up 0.6% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 80.77 . Tunisia ranks #65 globally out of 193 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #10 of 22.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Tunisia People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic 2010: Arab Spring begins
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2010 · Arab Spring begins

Highlights

Peak
98.54
Trough
82.00
1-year change
+0.6%
5-year change
+4.2%
+0.8% / yr
10-year change
+9.4%
+0.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)
98.5373
97.9849
97.1606
96.2857
95.4061
94.5225
93.6355
92.7457
91.8541
90.9610

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 Tunisia's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, Tunisia's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) was 98.54, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Tunisia's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) rising or falling?
Tunisia's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) rose 0.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Tunisia rank globally on People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)?
In 2024, Tunisia ranked #65 out of 193 countries reporting People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population).
How does Tunisia'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 Tunisia is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #10 of 22.
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.