Proportion of population with access to sewerage system

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Headline data

6.2.1.a. Proportion of population with access to sewerage system
Year Value
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014 62.8
2015 66.6
2016 67.1
2017 69.5
2018 72.3
2019 74.5
2020 77.6
2021 80.4
2022 81.5
2023 85.0

Source: National Bureau of Statistics

Geographical Area: The Republic of Moldova, without the left side of the river Nistru and the municipality of Bender

Unit of Measurement: Percent, %

Footnote: Starting with 2019, the data are not comparable to the previous period, as the HBS methodology was modified

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

Indicator

Indicator 6.2.1.a: Share of population with access to sewerage system
Definition and concepts

The dwelling is considered to be with access to sewerage system, if it has an discharge canal into the public sewerage system or in own discharge well.
Unit of measure

Percent, %
Method of computation

Number of household members with access to sewerage system / Total number of population * 100
Comparability with global indicator

Global Indicator refers to the population that uses safely managed sanitation services and a hand-washing facility with soap and water, the National - to the populationt with access to sewerage system.
Periodicity

Annual
Data last updated Aug 15, 2024
Metadata last updated Jul 31, 2024

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.a: 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
UN designated tier

1
Link to global metadata

https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/files/Metadata-06-02-01a.pdf
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United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata
International organisations(s) responsible for global monitoring

World Health Organisation (WHO)

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

Source 1

Data sources

Household Budget Survey
Data producers

National Bureau of Statistics
Data providers

National Bureau of Statistics
Institutional mandate

Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development

Ministry of Health

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