1. Water Use
- The percentage of Afghanistan's population having access to basic drinking water services has seen a significant rise from 27.44% in 2000 to 82.18% in 2022, marking nearly a threefold increase. This substantial progress highlights ongoing efforts over two decades to improve essential water infrastructure.
- For the first time in two decades, more than 80% of Afghanistan's population had access to at least basic drinking water services in 2022. This milestone reflects crucial advancements in clean water access, public health, and development initiatives across the country.
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Data for Afghanistan. (2024). Use of at least basic drinking water services (%), 2000 to 2022 [Data visualization]. https://dataforafghanistan.org/posts/water-sanitation/#1-water-use. Licensed under CC BY-ND-NC 4.0.
2. Sanitation Use
- The percentage of the Afghanistan's population with access to basic sanitation services has increased from 20.97% in 2000 to 55.95% in 2022. Although the growth is slower compared to water services, it represents more than a doubling of access over 22 years, underscoring the gradual but steady improvement in sanitation infrastructure.
- In 2019, Afghanistan crossed an important threshold where more than half of the population (51%) had access to basic sanitation services. This marks a significant step in public health and the betterment of living conditions across the country.
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Data for Afghanistan. (2024). Use of at least basic sanitation services (%), 2000 to 2022 [Data visualization]. https://dataforafghanistan.org/posts/water-sanitation/#2-sanitation-use. Licensed under CC BY-ND-NC 4.0.