Croatia—Access to Basic Sanitation (%)
Croatia's access to basic sanitation (%) was 95.8% in 2021, ranking #92 out of 202 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2020. Over the past 22 years, the highest recorded value was 98.5% (2001) and the lowest was 95.7% (2014). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 95.8% | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 95.8% | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 95.8% | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 95.8% | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 95.7% | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 95.7% | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 95.7% | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 95.7% | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 95.9% | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 96.1% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 96.3% | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 96.6% | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 96.8% | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 97.0% | -0.2% |
| 2007 | 97.2% | -0.2% |
| 2006 | 97.4% | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 97.6% | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 97.9% | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 98.1% | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 98.3% | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 98.5% | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 98.5% |
Top Countries — Access to Basic Sanitation (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Marino | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 2 | Isle of Man | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 3 | Monaco | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 4 | Singapore | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 5 | Andorra | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 6 | Puerto Rico (US) | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 7 | Gibraltar | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 8 | New Caledonia | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 9 | St. Martin (French part) | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 10 | Australia | 100.0% | 2024 |
About This Indicator
Definition
The percentage of people using at least basic sanitation services, that is, improved sanitation facilities that are not shared with other households. This indicator encompasses both people using basic sanitation services as well as those using safely managed sanitation services. Improved sanitation facilities include flush/pour flush to piped sewer systems, septic tanks or pit latrines; ventilated improved pit latrines, compositing toilets or pit latrines with slabs.
Methodology
Data compiled by WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene, World Health Organization (WHO), uri: washdata.org, publisher: WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (washdata.org), date accessed: 2025-09-30, date published: 2025-08-25; UN Children's Fund (UNICEF), uri: washdata.org, note: WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene.