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Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services
Year Value
2000 98.17
2001 98.18
2002 98.18
2003 98.18
2004 98.18
2005 98.24
2006 98.3
2007 98.36
2008 98.42
2009 98.48
2010 98.54
2011 98.6
2012 98.65
2013 98.71
2014 98.76
2015 98.82
2016 98.87
2017 98.93
2018 98.98
2019 99.04
2020 99.04
2021 99.04
2022 99.04

Source: WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (JMP)

Geographical Area: Canada

Unit of Measurement: Percentage (%)

Note:

The table below contains more information regarding the indicator.

Goal

Goal 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
Target

Target 6.1: By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all.
Indicator

Indicator 6.1.1: Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services.
Definition and concepts

The indicator is defined as the proportion of the population using safely managed drinking water services is defined as the proportion of population using an improved drinking water source which is accessible on premises, available when needed and free from faecal and priority chemical contamination.
Comment and limitations
Method of computation

Data were readily available to report on this indicator as specified by the metadata. Please refer to the sources to access additional information on the metadata or source.

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.

Goal

Goal 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
Target

Target 6.1: By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all.
Indicator

Indicator 6.1.1: Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services.
UN designated tier

Tier II
UN custodian agency

World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
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Source 1

Organisation

WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (JMP)
Periodicity

Annual
Geographical coverage

Canada
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