Health · Southern Africa
South Africa Basic Sanitation
3.6%as of 2024-0.2% vs 2023
Share of the population using at least basic sanitation services (WHO/UNICEF JMP). Source: UNICEF CHILD WELFARE. Updated June 7, 2026.
Trend
History
| Period | Basic Sanitation |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.6% |
| 2023 | 3.6% |
| 2022 | 4.5% |
| 2021 | 6% |
| 2020 | 7.5% |
| 2019 | 9% |
| 2018 | 10.4% |
| 2017 | 11.8% |
| 2016 | 13.1% |
| 2015 | 14.3% |
| 2014 | 15.5% |
| 2013 | 15.3% |
Get this via API
The series above is served by the /v1/data endpoint. With a free key you get JSON for every country and indicator on this site.
curl "https://api.africa-api.com/v1/data?country_code=ZA&metric_key=basic_sanitation_pct" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"Basic Sanitation across Africa
Rank all 54 ->| Country | Basic Sanitation |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 15.7% |
| Kenya | 5.1% |
| Egypt | 39.8% |
| Ghana | 12.8% |
| Ethiopia | 2.3% |
| Tanzania | 8.8% |
Frequently asked questions
What is South Africa's access to basic sanitation?
South Africa's access to basic sanitation is 3.6% as of 2024, according to UNICEF CHILD WELFARE.
What is the source for this figure?
The figure comes from UNICEF CHILD WELFARE and is republished by the Africa API with the retrieval date shown on this page.
How do I get South Africa Basic Sanitation data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=ZA&metric_key=basic_sanitation_pct with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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