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

In , United Kingdom's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) was 99.10.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 80.77 . United Kingdom ranks #49 globally out of 193 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #21 of 51.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
99.12
Trough
99.10
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)
99.1027
99.1037
99.1048
99.1059
99.1070
99.1081
99.1092
99.1103
99.1114
99.1126

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 Kingdom's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, United Kingdom's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) was 99.10, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United Kingdom's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) rising or falling?
United Kingdom's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) fell 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does United Kingdom rank globally on People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)?
In 2024, United Kingdom ranked #49 out of 193 countries reporting People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population).
How does United Kingdom'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 Kingdom is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #21 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.