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Share of population with improved sanitation vs. GDP per capita, 2020

Improved sanitation facilities are likely to ensure hygienic separation of human excreta from human contact. GDP per capita is measured in constant international-$.

GDP per capita (int.-$)$1,000$10,000$100,000$2,000$5,000$20,000$50,000AccesstoimprovedsanitationAfghanistanAfghanistanAlbaniaAlbaniaAlgeriaAlgeriaAngolaAngolaAustraliaAustraliaBelarusBelarusBeninBeninBoliviaBoliviaBurundiBurundiCambodiaCambodiaCentral African RepublicCentral African RepublicCroatiaCroatiaCyprusCyprusHaitiHaitiIrelandIrelandNorwayNorwayAfricaAsiaEuropeNorth AmericaOceaniaSouth AmericaNo data
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Source: WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) for Water Supply and Sanitation, Data compiled from multiple sources by World Bank

Note: Improved sanitation facilities include flush/pour flush (to piped sewer system, septic tank, pit latrine), ventilated improved pit (VIP) latrine, pit latrine with slab, and composting toilet.

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2020

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