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Reported online
Data follows the globally agreed methodology for this UN SDG Indicator and has been identified by the responsible agency as the most appropriate data source.

Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services, including a hand-washing facility with soap and water

Primary Information Source: Bureau of Meteorology, National Performance Report 2017–18: Urban Water Utilities

http://www.bom.gov.au/water/npr/

 

National Metadata

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

Responsible agency
The agency responsible for this data entry is Department of Agriculture and Water Resources
Reporting Year
2019
Caveat
Data follows the globally agreed methodology for this UN SDG Indicator and has been identified by the responsible agency as the most appropriate data source.
Indicator status
Reported online
Indicator description

Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services, including a hand-washing facility with soap and water

Geographic Coverage
Australia
Unit of measurement

Percentage

Other information

 

 

Most recent data release
2019
Page updated
6 May 2019

Global Metadata

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 name
Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services, including a hand-washing facility with soap and water
Indicator number
6.2.1
Target number
6.2
Target name

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

Global indicator description

Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services, including a hand-washing facility with soap and water

UN designated tier
Tier 2
UN custodian agency
World Health OrganisationUnited Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund
Link to UN metadata
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (PDF 277.8kb)

Sources

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