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

In , Uganda's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) was 23.90.

That's up 1.6% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 80.77 . Uganda ranks #183 globally out of 193 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #35 of 44.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
23.90
Trough
16.67
1-year change
+1.6%
5-year change
+8.4%
+1.6% / yr
10-year change
+18.6%
+1.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)
23.8964
23.5293
23.1604
22.7896
22.4171
22.0429
21.6669
21.2895
20.9104
20.5300

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 Uganda's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, Uganda's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) was 23.90, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Uganda's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) rising or falling?
Uganda's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) rose 1.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Uganda rank globally on People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)?
In 2024, Uganda ranked #183 out of 193 countries reporting People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population).
How does Uganda'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 Uganda is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #35 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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.STA.BASS.ZS), CC BY 4.0.