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United Arab Emirates: People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)

In , United Arab Emirates's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) was 99.09.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 80.77 . United Arab Emirates ranks #50 globally out of 193 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #9 of 22.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
99.14
Trough
99.09
1-year change
0.0%
5-year change
0.0%
0.0% / yr
10-year change
0.0%
0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)
99.0869
99.0891
99.0913
99.0936
99.0960
99.0985
99.1010
99.1036
99.1063
99.1091

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 United Arab Emirates's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, United Arab Emirates's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) was 99.09, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United Arab Emirates's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) rising or falling?
United Arab Emirates's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) fell 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does United Arab Emirates rank globally on People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)?
In 2024, United Arab Emirates ranked #50 out of 193 countries reporting People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population).
How does United Arab Emirates'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 United Arab Emirates is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #9 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.