SDG Indicator 6.2.1 - Proportion of population using (a) safely managed sanitation services and (b) a hand-washing facility with soap and water - German Indicators For The UN Sustainable Development Goals

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Population with access to adequate a) sanitation and b) hygiene

Data sources:: Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) , Statistical office of the European Union (Eurostat)
Geographic coverage:: Germany
Unit of measurement:
Notes:: • Due to methodological changes, the results from 2020 onwards are only comparable with previous years to a limited extend.
• Data is only available until 2020.
Note:
Last modification of data:
Copyright:: © Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), 2024

Data sources:: Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) , Statistical office of the European Union (Eurostat)
Geographic coverage:: Germany
Unit of measurement:
Notes:: • Due to methodological changes, the results from 2020 onwards are only comparable with previous years to a limited extend.
• Data is only available until 2020.
Note:
Last modification of data:
Copyright:: © Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), 2024

This overview contains information on the time series shown that are available in Germany and their compliance with the UN metadata. The national metadata contains supplementary methodological and country-specific information.

Time series available	Population with (own) toilet Population with (own) bathtub or shower
Compliance with the UN metadata	The time series “Population with (own) toilet” is compliant with the UN metadata. The time series “Population with (own) bathtub or shower” provides additional information.
National metadata	Metadata on the presented time series opens in a new window
Data state	2023/03/28

This overview contains information on the metadata of the SDG indicator shown, as defined by the United Nations Statistical Commission. The complete UN metadata is provided by the United Nations Statistical Division (UNSD).

Target	By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations
Indicator name	Proportion of population using (a) safely managed sanitation services and (b) a hand-washing facility with soap and water
Tier category	Tier I/II opens in a new window
UN custodian agency	World Health Organisation (WHO) United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
Link to UN metadata	Metadata on this indicator (6.2.1 (a)) opens in a new window
	Metadata on this indicator (6.2.1 (b)) opens in a new window

Data source 1


Organisation	Federal Statistical Office (Destatis)

Data source 2


Organisation	Statistical office of the European Union (Eurostat)
Data source	EU-SILC survey: Share of total population not having indoor flushing toilet for the sole use of their household – Eurostat table [tessi294] opens in a new window
	EU-SILC survey: Share of total population having neither a bath, nor a shower in their dwelling – Eurostat table [tessi293] opens in a new window

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Indicator 6.2.1 Proportion of population using (a) safely managed sanitation services and (b) a hand-washing facility with soap and water

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Population with access to adequate a) sanitation and b) hygiene

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