Share of population not using improved sanitation facilities in Iceland
Iceland: Share of population not using improved sanitation facilities was 0.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.0%
World rank
186th
of 232 countries
All-time high
0.0%
in 2000
All-time low
0.0%
in 2003
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Share of population not using improved sanitation facilities in Iceland, 2000–2024
Source: WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Iceland recorded 0.0% for share of population not using improved sanitation facilities in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
Over the whole period, share of population not using improved sanitation facilities in Iceland peaked at 0.0% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2003.
Iceland ranks 186th of 232 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of population not using improved sanitation facilities in Iceland, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.0% | — |
| 2001 | 0.0% | -44.5% |
| 2002 | 0.0% | -79.5% |
| 2003 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2004 | 0.0% | — |
| 2005 | 0.0% | — |
| 2006 | 0.0% | — |
| 2007 | 0.0% | — |
| 2008 | 0.0% | — |
| 2009 | 0.0% | — |
| 2010 | 0.0% | — |
| 2011 | 0.0% | — |
| 2012 | 0.0% | — |
| 2013 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 0.0% | — |
| 2015 | 0.0% | — |
| 2016 | 0.0% | — |
| 2017 | 0.0% | — |
| 2018 | 0.0% | — |
| 2019 | 0.0% | — |
| 2020 | 0.0% | — |
| 2021 | 0.0% | — |
| 2022 | 0.0% | — |
| 2023 | 0.0% | — |
| 2024 | 0.0% | — |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 0.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.1%. (85 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 0.0% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.0%. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
- 183 Belgium 0.0% compare
- 184 Finland 0.0% compare
- 185 Chile 0.0% compare
- 186 Andorra 0.0% compare
- 186 Australia 0.0% compare
- 186 Bahrain 0.0% compare
- 186 Barbados 0.0% compare
- 186 Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba 0.0% compare
- 186 Brunei 0.0% compare
- 186 Czechia 0.0% compare
- 186 Denmark 0.0%
- 186 Falkland Islands 0.0%
- 186 Fiji 0.0% compare
- 186 France 0.0%
- 186 Germany 0.0%
- 186 Gibraltar 0.0%
- 186 Greece 0.0% compare
- 186 Guernsey 0.0%
- 186 Hungary 0.0%
- 186 Iran 0.0% compare
- 186 Isle of Man 0.0%
- 186 Jersey 0.0%
- 186 Kazakhstan 0.0% compare
- 186 Kuwait 0.0%
- 186 Lebanon 0.0% compare
- 186 Macao 0.0%
- 186 Malaysia 0.0% compare
- 186 Maldives 0.0% compare
- 186 Malta 0.0% compare
- 186 Mayotte 0.0% compare
- 186 Mexico 0.0% compare
- 186 Monaco 0.0%
- 186 Montserrat 0.0% compare
- 186 New Caledonia 0.0%
- 186 New Zealand 0.0% compare
- 186 Norway 0.0% compare
- 186 Oman 0.0% compare
- 186 Poland 0.0% compare
- 186 Portugal 0.0% compare
- 186 Puerto Rico 0.0% compare
- 186 Saint Barthelemy 0.0% compare
- 186 Saint Helena 0.0% compare
- 186 Saint Martin (French part) 0.0% compare
- 186 San Marino 0.0%
- 186 Seychelles 0.0% compare
- 186 Singapore 0.0%
- 186 Spain 0.0% compare
- 186 Switzerland 0.0% compare
- 186 Tokelau 0.0% compare
More reference data data for Iceland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0288 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0708 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.1854 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.1854 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0964 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.062 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2576 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.7664 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0005 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of population not using improved sanitation facilities in Iceland?
- Share of population not using improved sanitation facilities in Iceland was 0.0% 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 share of population not using improved sanitation facilities recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- What is the lowest share of population not using improved sanitation facilities recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2003.
- How does Iceland rank for share of population not using improved sanitation facilities?
- Iceland ranks 186th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Iceland 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 Share of population not using improved sanitation facilities. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
If no improved sanitation facility is available, people might practice open defecation or use unimproved sanitation facilities.