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

In , Vanuatu's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) was 47.81.

That's down 0.8% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 80.77 . Vanuatu ranks #162 globally out of 193 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #32 of 35.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
54.62
Trough
47.81
1-year change
-0.8%
5-year change
-3.8%
-0.8% / yr
10-year change
-7.3%
-0.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)
47.8142
48.1974
48.5783
48.9570
49.3338
49.7089
50.0826
50.4549
50.8261
51.1954

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 Vanuatu's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, Vanuatu's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) was 47.81, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Vanuatu's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) rising or falling?
Vanuatu's People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population) fell 0.8% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Vanuatu rank globally on People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)?
In 2024, Vanuatu ranked #162 out of 193 countries reporting People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population).
How does Vanuatu'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 Vanuatu is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #32 of 35.
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.