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Headline data

Proportion of population using (a) safely managed sanitation services and (b) a hand-washing facility with soap and water
Year Value
2020 93

Source: COJ Group Strategy Policy Coordination and Relations (GSPCR)

Geographical Area:

Unit of Measurement: Percentage of households

Footnote:

This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from City of Johannesburg statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from City of Johannesburg statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other City of Johannesburg-specific metadata information.

Indicator

Percentage households with access to sanitation
Definition and concepts

Percentage of households accessing (“using”) a toilet facility that meets minimum standards for basic sanitation out of all households within the municipality. Minimum standards are currently defined as a either a flush toilet (sewerage system) and/or flush toilet (septic tank), and/or a pit toilet connected to ventilation (VIP).
Unit of measure

Percentage of households
Data sources

COJ SDBIP Indicator
Data providers

COJ Group Strategy Policy Coordination and Relations (GSPCR)
Comment and limitations

Future COJ Circular 88 Indicator
Method of computation

(1) Number of households using a flush toilet (connected to sewerage system) + (2) Number of households using a flush toilet (with septic tank) + (3) Number of households using pit toilets with ventilation (VIP) / (4) Total number of households in the municipality x 100.
Comparability/deviation from international standards

Domesticated Indicator
Data last updated Jun 20, 2023
Metadata last updated Jun 20, 2023

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator

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

Target 6.2: 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
Metadata update

2021-12-20
International organisations(s) responsible for global monitoring

World Health Organization (WHO)

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Related indicators

All targets under Goal 6, as well as targets 1.2, 1.4, 2.2, 3.2, 3.8, 3.9, 4a, 5.4 and 11.1
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