People not using improved sanitation facilities in Tajikistan
Tajikistan: People not using improved sanitation facilities was 72,720 people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
People not using improved sanitation facilities in Tajikistan, 2000–2023
Source: WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
Tajikistan recorded 72,720 people for people not using improved sanitation facilities in 2023.
That represents a change of up 2.2% on the previous year and down 65.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, people not using improved sanitation facilities in Tajikistan peaked at 412,926 people in 2000 and was at its lowest, 70,910 people, in 2019.
That places Tajikistan 105th out of 232 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
People not using improved sanitation facilities in Tajikistan, year by year
| Year | people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 412,926 people | — |
| 2001 | 401,087 people | -2.9% |
| 2002 | 388,586 people | -3.1% |
| 2003 | 375,461 people | -3.4% |
| 2004 | 361,821 people | -3.6% |
| 2005 | 347,470 people | -4.0% |
| 2006 | 332,225 people | -4.4% |
| 2007 | 316,334 people | -4.8% |
| 2008 | 299,881 people | -5.2% |
| 2009 | 282,833 people | -5.7% |
| 2010 | 265,193 people | -6.2% |
| 2011 | 246,889 people | -6.9% |
| 2012 | 227,958 people | -7.7% |
| 2013 | 208,180 people | -8.7% |
| 2014 | 187,283 people | -10.0% |
| 2015 | 165,293 people | -11.7% |
| 2016 | 142,043 people | -14.1% |
| 2017 | 117,458 people | -17.3% |
| 2018 | 91,600 people | -22.0% |
| 2019 | 70,910 people | -22.6% |
| 2020 | 71,042 people | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 71,113 people | +0.1% |
| 2022 | 71,124 people | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 72,720 people | +2.2% |
Tajikistan compared with similar countries
- Tajikistan's 72,720 people is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.57 million people, 5% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Tajikistan's 72,720 people is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,797 people, 19.2× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 351,862 people | 282,833 people | 412,926 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 172,281 people | 70,910 people | 265,193 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 71,500 people | 71,042 people | 72,720 people | 4 |
Countries ranked near Tajikistan
More reference data data for Tajikistan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3081 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.546 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.9802 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0462 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.9802 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 5.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2516 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is people not using improved sanitation facilities in Tajikistan?
- People not using improved sanitation facilities in Tajikistan was 72,720 people in 2023, according to WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest people not using improved sanitation facilities recorded in Tajikistan?
- The highest recorded value was 412,926 people in 2000.
- What is the lowest people not using improved sanitation facilities recorded in Tajikistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 70,910 people in 2019.
- How does Tajikistan rank for people not using improved sanitation facilities?
- Tajikistan ranks 105th out of 232 countries with data for 2023.
- Is people not using improved sanitation facilities rising or falling in Tajikistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 65.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tajikistan data come from?
- The figures come from WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of People not using improved sanitation facilities. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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If no improved sanitation facility is available, people might practice open defecation or use unimproved sanitation facilities.