Access to Sanitation by Country

141 countries ranked · Data year: 2024

Latest available data

This page uses the latest available World Bank observation (2024). Country-level datasets often lag the current calendar year because they depend on official reporting and validation.

World Bank 2024
World Average
59.91 % of population
Highest
Andorra
100 % of population
Lowest
Ethiopia
8.05 % of population
Countries with Data
141
Data year: 2024
What is Access to Sanitation?

Access to sanitation measures the percentage of a population using improved sanitation facilities that are not shared with other households. These services ensure that human waste is safely disposed of on-site or transported and treated off-site. This indicator is a critical metric for public health, environmental safety, and human dignity within a country.

Methodology

The indicator is calculated using data from national censuses and household surveys like the Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys. It tracks the use of improved facilities, including flush toilets, piped sewer systems, septic tanks, and ventilated improved pit latrines. Results are weighted by population size to determine the national percentage of individuals with safe access.

Top Countries

#1 Andorra 100 % of population
#2 Kuwait 100 % of population
#3 Monaco 100 % of population
#4 Malta 100 % of population
#5 Singapore 100 % of population

Regional Averages

#1 Europe
85.17 % of population
41 countries
#2 Asia
68.83 % of population
36 countries
#3 Americas
49.89 % of population
20 countries
#4 Oceania
46.55 % of population
10 countries
#5 Africa
29.84 % of population
34 countries

The average Access to Sanitation for 2024 based on 141 countries was 59.91 % of population. The highest value was in Andorra: 100 % of population and the lowest value was in Ethiopia: 8.05 % of population.

Which country has the highest Access to Sanitation?

As of 2024, Andorra has the highest Access to Sanitation at 100 % of population. The top 5 countries by Access to Sanitation are Andorra, Kuwait, Monaco, Malta, Singapore. Data covers 141 countries. Source: World Bank.

Top 10 Countries by Access to Sanitation

# Country Access to Sanitation (% of population)
1 Andorra 100
2 Kuwait 100
3 Monaco 100
4 Malta 100
5 Singapore 100
6 Qatar 99.94
7 Switzerland 99.69
8 South Korea 99.33
9 Japan 99.19
10 Denmark 98.9

Full ranking

# Country Value Trend
1 Andorra 100 % of population
2 Kuwait 100 % of population
3 Monaco 100 % of population
4 Malta 100 % of population
5 Singapore 100 % of population
6 Qatar 99.94 % of population
7 Switzerland 99.69 % of population
8 South Korea 99.33 % of population
9 Japan 99.19 % of population
10 Denmark 98.9 % of population
11 Austria 98.5 % of population
12 United Arab Emirates 98.45 % of population
13 United Kingdom 97.84 % of population
14 Poland 97.83 % of population
15 Netherlands 97.5 % of population
16 Israel 97.17 % of population
17 United States 97.01 % of population
18 Germany 96.77 % of population
19 Lithuania 96.4 % of population
20 Luxembourg 96.32 % of population
21 Liechtenstein 96.3 % of population
22 Australia 95.77 % of population
23 Sweden 95.35 % of population
24 Chile 95.13 % of population
25 Belgium 94.9 % of population
26 Hong Kong 94.83 % of population
27 Portugal 93.92 % of population
28 Bahrain 93.35 % of population
29 Kyrgyzstan 93.03 % of population
30 Greece 92.89 % of population
31 Latvia 92.53 % of population
32 Ukraine 92.39 % of population
33 Hungary 91.71 % of population
34 Czechia 91.38 % of population
35 Estonia 90.56 % of population
36 San Marino 90.19 % of population
37 Finland 90.12 % of population
38 France 89.99 % of population
39 Romania 89.8 % of population
40 New Zealand 88.8 % of population
41 Spain 88.28 % of population
42 Malaysia 85.79 % of population
43 Isle of Man 84.82 % of population
44 Slovenia 84.54 % of population
45 Saudi Arabia 83.89 % of population
46 Slovakia 83.43 % of population
47 Canada 81.3 % of population
48 Ireland 81.26 % of population
49 Jordan 80.08 % of population
50 Macau 79.96 % of population
51 Tunisia 79.79 % of population
52 Turkey 78.86 % of population
53 Italy 78.21 % of population
54 Norway 77.93 % of population
55 Cyprus 76.97 % of population
56 Bulgaria 75.72 % of population
57 Uzbekistan 74.6 % of population
58 Belarus 74.44 % of population
59 South Africa 73.78 % of population
60 Jamaica 73.61 % of population
61 Palestine 73.51 % of population
62 Laos 71.38 % of population
63 Mongolia 69.95 % of population
64 Albania 69.28 % of population
65 China 68.87 % of population
66 Azerbaijan 68 % of population
67 Georgia 62.97 % of population
68 India 62.79 % of population
69 Mexico 62.75 % of population
70 Algeria 62.49 % of population
71 Philippines 62.17 % of population
72 Eswatini 60.84 % of population
73 Myanmar 60.53 % of population
74 Paraguay 58.53 % of population
75 Russia 58.19 % of population
76 Egypt 57.34 % of population
77 Peru 56.49 % of population
78 Brazil 54.96 % of population
79 Nepal 53.41 % of population
80 Cambodia 51.6 % of population
81 Iraq 50.9 % of population
82 Montenegro 50.87 % of population
83 Bhutan 49.48 % of population
84 Comoros 49.36 % of population
85 Ecuador 49.29 % of population
86 Fiji 48.5 % of population
87 Malawi 46.15 % of population
88 Cuba 45.88 % of population
89 Vietnam 45.37 % of population
90 Samoa 44.12 % of population
91 Lesotho 43.75 % of population
92 Guyana 43.44 % of population
93 Yemen 43.12 % of population
94 Dominican Republic 42.97 % of population
95 American Samoa 42.93 % of population
96 Tuvalu 39.71 % of population
97 Trinidad and Tobago 38.02 % of population
98 Bangladesh 37.32 % of population
99 El Salvador 35.97 % of population
100 Kenya 35.83 % of population
101 São Tomé and Príncipe 34.69 % of population
102 Mozambique 33.94 % of population
103 Turks and Caicos Islands 33.91 % of population
104 Nauru 33.16 % of population
105 Puerto Rico 32.51 % of population
106 Nigeria 32.21 % of population
107 Tonga 31.25 % of population
108 Senegal 30.08 % of population
109 Tanzania 28.46 % of population
110 Gambia 28.09 % of population
111 Ivory Coast 27.1 % of population
112 Thailand 26.72 % of population
113 Costa Rica 26.29 % of population
114 Venezuela 26.02 % of population
115 Lebanon 25.67 % of population
116 Suriname 25.13 % of population
117 Afghanistan 24.78 % of population
118 Burkina Faso 24.72 % of population
119 Kiribati 24.65 % of population
120 Serbia 24.07 % of population
121 Zimbabwe 23.56 % of population
122 Guinea-Bissau 22.6 % of population
123 Libya 21.75 % of population
124 Uganda 20.36 % of population
125 Mali 20.01 % of population
126 Ghana 18.76 % of population
127 Colombia 18.69 % of population
128 Sierra Leone 16.85 % of population
129 Papua New Guinea 16.66 % of population
130 Somalia 16.38 % of population
131 Benin 16.36 % of population
132 Central African Republic 13.53 % of population
133 DR Congo 13.08 % of population
134 Togo 13.02 % of population
135 Madagascar 12.8 % of population
136 North Macedonia 12.11 % of population
137 Chad 11.09 % of population
138 Armenia 10.74 % of population
139 Niger 9.15 % of population
140 Morocco 8.42 % of population
141 Ethiopia 8.05 % of population

Frequently Asked Questions

As of 2024, Andorra has the highest Access to Sanitation at 100 % of population. Data covers 141 countries. Source: World Bank.

The global average Access to Sanitation is 59.91 % of population based on data from 141 countries (2024). Source: World Bank.

Ethiopia reports the lowest Access to Sanitation at 8.05 % of population (2024).

Countries are ranked by their most recent reported value for Access to Sanitation, sourced from World Bank. Reporting years can differ slightly between countries due to publication lag.

Access to sanitation is a metric representing the proportion of people using safely managed sanitation services. These services require improved facilities that are private to the household and ensure excreta are safely treated. It excludes shared latrines or unimproved facilities, serving as a primary indicator for global hygiene standards and infrastructure development levels.

Andorra holds the highest ranking for this indicator, with 100% of its population having access to safely managed sanitation services according to the latest available data. This achievement reflects a comprehensive national infrastructure and universal service coverage. Such a perfect score indicates that all residents utilize private, improved facilities with safe waste disposal.

Greenland currently reports the lowest access to sanitation, with recent data indicating 0% of the population uses safely managed services as defined by this specific indicator. This figure suggests significant infrastructure gaps or a reliance on unimproved or shared facilities. Low scores highlight urgent needs for investment in public health and waste management systems.

Access to sanitation is vital for preventing the transmission of diseases like cholera, typhoid, and various parasitic infections. Proper waste management protects local water sources from contamination and improves overall quality of life. High access levels are closely linked to reduced child mortality, improved nutrition, and the preservation of environmental health in both urban and rural areas.

About this data
Source
World Bank SH.STA.SMSS.ZS
Definition
Percentage of population using safely managed sanitation services.
Coverage
Data for 141 countries (2024)
Limitations
Data may lag 1-2 years for some countries. Coverage varies by indicator.