Indicator Dictionary

Value Range

From about 9% in Chad and Niger to 100% for many countries.

Description

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.

Perspective

2: Internal Processes and Resources

Data

Comments

Source: Data for this indicator are provided at http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SH.STA.ACSN/