People in rural areas not using improved sanitation facilities in Slovakia
Slovakia: People in rural areas not using improved sanitation facilities was 573.19 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
People in rural areas not using improved sanitation facilities in Slovakia, 2000–2024
Source: WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for people in rural areas not using improved sanitation facilities in Slovakia is 573.19 people, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.5% on the previous year and down 63.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, people in rural areas not using improved sanitation facilities in Slovakia peaked at 5,870 people in 2000 and was at its lowest, 570.88 people, in 2021.
That places Slovakia 131st out of 175 countries with data for 2024, 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 in rural areas not using improved sanitation facilities in Slovakia, year by year
| Year | people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5,870 people | — |
| 2001 | 5,565 people | -5.2% |
| 2002 | 5,267 people | -5.4% |
| 2003 | 4,967 people | -5.7% |
| 2004 | 4,666 people | -6.1% |
| 2005 | 4,364 people | -6.5% |
| 2006 | 4,059 people | -7.0% |
| 2007 | 3,753 people | -7.6% |
| 2008 | 3,445 people | -8.2% |
| 2009 | 3,137 people | -8.9% |
| 2010 | 2,835 people | -9.6% |
| 2011 | 2,526 people | -10.9% |
| 2012 | 2,208 people | -12.6% |
| 2013 | 1,886 people | -14.6% |
| 2014 | 1,562 people | -17.2% |
| 2015 | 1,234 people | -21.0% |
| 2016 | 903.58 people | -26.8% |
| 2017 | 570.99 people | -36.8% |
| 2018 | 572.09 people | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 572.83 people | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 572.91 people | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 570.88 people | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 572.96 people | +0.4% |
| 2023 | 576.18 people | +0.6% |
| 2024 | 573.19 people | -0.5% |
Slovakia compared with similar countries
- Slovakia's 573.19 people is above the median for high income countries, which is 9.56 people, 59.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Slovakia's 573.19 people is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 327.89 people, 1.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,509 people | 3,137 people | 5,870 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,487 people | 570.99 people | 2,835 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 573.22 people | 570.88 people | 576.18 people | 5 |
Countries ranked near Slovakia
- 128 Samoa 830.2 people compare
- 129 Wallis and Futuna 794.47 people compare
- 130 Estonia 719.85 people compare
- 132 Cook Islands 129.07 people compare
- 133 Tuvalu 124.83 people compare
- 134 Netherlands 82.58 people compare
More reference data data for Slovakia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2166 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.064 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.8538 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1453 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.8538 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.7263 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.46 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.296 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.04 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7911 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is people in rural areas not using improved sanitation facilities in Slovakia?
- People in rural areas not using improved sanitation facilities in Slovakia was 573.19 people in 2024, 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 in rural areas not using improved sanitation facilities recorded in Slovakia?
- The highest recorded value was 5,870 people in 2000.
- What is the lowest people in rural areas not using improved sanitation facilities recorded in Slovakia?
- The lowest recorded value was 570.88 people in 2021.
- How does Slovakia rank for people in rural areas not using improved sanitation facilities?
- Slovakia ranks 131st out of 175 countries with data for 2024.
- Is people in rural areas not using improved sanitation facilities rising or falling in Slovakia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Slovakia 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 in rural areas 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.