Share of population not using improved sanitation facilities in Tajikistan
Tajikistan: Share of population not using improved sanitation facilities was 0.7% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Share of population 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 %.
Analysis
In 2023, share of population not using improved sanitation facilities in Tajikistan stood at 0.7%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.2% on the previous year and down 72.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of population not using improved sanitation facilities in Tajikistan peaked at 6.6% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.7%, in 2022.
That places Tajikistan 141st 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.
Share of population not using improved sanitation facilities in Tajikistan, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6.6% | — |
| 2001 | 6.3% | -4.7% |
| 2002 | 5.9% | -5.0% |
| 2003 | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2004 | 5.3% | -5.5% |
| 2005 | 5.0% | -5.8% |
| 2006 | 4.7% | -6.2% |
| 2007 | 4.4% | -6.6% |
| 2008 | 4.1% | -7.1% |
| 2009 | 3.8% | -7.6% |
| 2010 | 3.5% | -8.2% |
| 2011 | 3.2% | -9.0% |
| 2012 | 2.8% | -9.8% |
| 2013 | 2.5% | -10.9% |
| 2014 | 2.2% | -12.3% |
| 2015 | 1.9% | -14.0% |
| 2016 | 1.6% | -16.2% |
| 2017 | 1.3% | -19.3% |
| 2018 | 1.0% | -23.9% |
| 2019 | 0.7% | -24.4% |
| 2020 | 0.7% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | 0.7% | -2.1% |
| 2022 | 0.7% | -2.1% |
| 2023 | 0.7% | +0.2% |
Tajikistan compared with similar countries
- Tajikistan's 0.7% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 26.4%, 3% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Tajikistan's 0.7% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.0%, 14.6× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.2% | 3.8% | 6.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.1% | 0.7% | 3.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Tajikistan
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of population not using improved sanitation facilities in Tajikistan?
- Share of population not using improved sanitation facilities in Tajikistan was 0.7% 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 share of population not using improved sanitation facilities recorded in Tajikistan?
- The highest recorded value was 6.6% in 2000.
- What is the lowest share of population not using improved sanitation facilities recorded in Tajikistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7% in 2022.
- How does Tajikistan rank for share of population not using improved sanitation facilities?
- Tajikistan ranks 141st out of 232 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of population not using improved sanitation facilities rising or falling in Tajikistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 72.4%. 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 Share of population 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.