Improved sanitation facilities, rural (% of rural population with access)

Definition: Access to improved sanitation facilities refers to the percentage of the population with at least adequate access to excreta disposal facilities that can effectively prevent human, animal, and insect contact with excreta. Improved facilities range from simple but protected pit latrines to flush toilets with a sewerage connection. To be effective, facilities must be correctly constructed and properly maintained.

Description: The map below shows how Improved sanitation facilities, rural (% of rural population with access) varies by country. The shade of the country corresponds to the magnitude of the indicator. The darker the shade, the higher the value. The country with the highest value in the world is Bulgaria, with a value of 100.00. The country with the lowest value in the world is Togo, with a value of 3.00.

Source: World Health Organization and United Nations Children's Fund, Joint Measurement Programme (JMP) (http://www.wssinfo.org/).

See also: Country ranking, Time series comparison

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