Proportion of population using basic sanitation services
Proportion of the population using an improved sanitation facility that is not shared with other households (improved facilities include: flush/pour flush to piped sewerage systems, septic tanks or pit latrines; ventilated improved pit latrines; composting toilets or pit latrines with slabs)
Numerator Definition
Population using basic sanitation services
Denominator Definition
Total Population
Population used for aggregation
Total Population
Aggregation method
Modeled
Aggregation notes
WHO/UNICEF JMP
SDG Progress Methodology
Countries and regions are considered as having met the global targets for basic hand washing, water and sanitation if use exceeded 99 per cent in 2017, and ‘on track’ if the annual rate of change between 2000 and 2017 would be sufficient to reach 99 per cent coverage in 2030.
Countries and regions are classified as having met the open defecation target if <1 per cent of the population practised open defecation in 2017, and ‘on track’ if the annual rate of change between 2000 and 2017 would be sufficient to reach <1 per cent open defecation by 2030.
Is Emergency Indicator: No
Is SDG Progress indicator: Yes
Is SOWC: No
Is UNICEF reporting custodian: No
IsCountdown2030: No
IsCovid: No
SDG Indicator: N/A
Strategic Plan Indicator: 4.3