This statistic illustrates the impact on GDP caused by poor sanitation in selected countries in 2015. In that year, India came out the highest potential loss, amounting to 5.2 percent of the country's GDP. These negative impacts can range from causing deadly diseases through the contamination of drinking water sources and food, losses in productivity due to sickness and lack of toilet access, as well as increased healthcare costs.
Cost of poor sanitation as a share of GDP worldwide in 2015, by select country
Basic Account
Get to know the platform
You only have access to basic statistics.
This statistic is not included in your account.
Starter Account
The ideal entry-level account for individual users
- Instant access to 1m statistics
- Download in XLS, PDF & PNG format
- Detailed references
$199 USD / Month *
Professional Account
Full access
Business Solutions including all features.
* Prices do not include sales tax.
Other statistics that may interest you Statistics on
About the industry
10
- Premium Statistic Global cost of poor sanitation by key country 2015
- Basic Statistic Share of population with access to basic drinking water 2022, by region
- Premium Statistic Global population with access to sanitation services 2000-2022, by facility type
- Premium Statistic Global population share practicing open defecation by select country 2015-2018
- Premium Statistic Biggest challenges facing the water industry in the U.S. 2023
- Basic Statistic Handwashing coverage worldwide 2020, by select region
- Premium Statistic Sanitation access penetration in Cuba 2013-2022
- Premium Statistic Regional sanitation coverage worldwide 2022, by facility type
- Premium Statistic Cuba: sanitation access penetration 2018, by area
- Premium Statistic Global population share with sanitation services by type 2017
About the region
10
- Basic Statistic Usage of improved sanitation facilities by world region 1990-2015
- Premium Statistic Global urban and rural population share with sanitation services by type 2017
- Basic Statistic Global energy consumption share in the water sector by use 2016
- Basic Statistic Global water-stress scores by major city 2018
- Premium Statistic Global population without access to improved water sources 1990-2015
- Basic Statistic Brand value of leading French cosmetic brands 2023
- Premium Statistic Global: revenue of the toilet paper market 2023, by country
- Basic Statistic Veolia's revenue 2021-2023, by division
- Premium Statistic Veolia's total assets FY 2013-2023
- Premium Statistic Veolia's revenue 2010-2023
Other regions
10
- Premium Statistic Prevalence of urinary incontinence in Taiwan 2016 by gender
- Premium Statistic Improvements in incontinence care in Europe 2011-2013
- Premium Statistic Worry about becoming ill due to poor hygiene in Mexico 2016
- Basic Statistic Average monthly water and sewer bill change in the United States 2013-2021
- Premium Statistic Causes of sewer blockages in the United Kingdom (UK) 2017
- Premium Statistic Organic cosmetics: consumption benefits according to the French 2016
- Premium Statistic Opinions on use of menstrual cup in Italy 2019
- Premium Statistic Adult diaper market size in China 2011-2020
- Premium Statistic Share of districts achieving Open Defecation Free (ODF) target in India 2016-2023
- Premium Statistic Number of barbers working in Japan 2006-2023
Related statistics
10
- Premium Statistic U.S. industrial water and sewer costs 2001-2013
- Premium Statistic Countries with the worst sanitation services globally 2022
- Premium Statistic Residential end uses of water in the U.S.
- Premium Statistic U.S. distribution of water treatment industry 2023, by channel
- Premium Statistic Global key figures on wastewater generation 2020
- Basic Statistic Global death rate due to unsafe water by country 1990-2017
- Premium Statistic Key U.S. municipal water and wastewater information 1990-2015
- Premium Statistic Share of global population using sanitation services 2022, by type
- Basic Statistic PM2.5 emissions from sewerage services in the United Kingdom (UK) 1990-2017
- Premium Statistic Lowest drinking water standards worldwide by select country 2018
Further related statistics
10
- Net earnings of UnitedHealth Group 2007-2023
- Overweight prevalence in England 2000-2021, by gender
- Medicaid long-term care services expenditures by type of service 1990-21
- New cases of mumps in the U.S. 1970-2019
- New cases of shigellosis in the U.S. 1950-2019
- Rate of new cases of tuberculosis in the U.S. 1960-2019
- New cases of Lyme disease in the U.S. 1991-2019
- Deaths by motor vehicle-related injuries in the U.S. 1950-2019
- Deaths by prostate cancer in the U.S. 1950-2019
- Doctor visits in Germany - number per capita 1991-2021
Further Content: You might find this interesting as well
Statistics
- Net earnings of UnitedHealth Group 2007-2023
- Overweight prevalence in England 2000-2021, by gender
- Medicaid long-term care services expenditures by type of service 1990-21
- New cases of mumps in the U.S. 1970-2019
- New cases of shigellosis in the U.S. 1950-2019
- Rate of new cases of tuberculosis in the U.S. 1960-2019
- New cases of Lyme disease in the U.S. 1991-2019
- Deaths by motor vehicle-related injuries in the U.S. 1950-2019
- Deaths by prostate cancer in the U.S. 1950-2019
- Doctor visits in Germany - number per capita 1991-2021
WaterAid. (August 1, 2016). Cost of poor sanitation as a share of GDP worldwide in 2015, by select country [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/731771/global-cost-of-poor-sanitation-as-a-share-of-gdp-by-country/
WaterAid. "Cost of poor sanitation as a share of GDP worldwide in 2015, by select country ." Chart. August 1, 2016. Statista. Accessed April 19, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/731771/global-cost-of-poor-sanitation-as-a-share-of-gdp-by-country/
WaterAid. (2016). Cost of poor sanitation as a share of GDP worldwide in 2015, by select country . Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: April 19, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/731771/global-cost-of-poor-sanitation-as-a-share-of-gdp-by-country/
WaterAid. "Cost of Poor Sanitation as a Share of Gdp Worldwide in 2015, by Select Country ." Statista, Statista Inc., 1 Aug 2016, https://www.statista.com/statistics/731771/global-cost-of-poor-sanitation-as-a-share-of-gdp-by-country/
WaterAid, Cost of poor sanitation as a share of GDP worldwide in 2015, by select country Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/731771/global-cost-of-poor-sanitation-as-a-share-of-gdp-by-country/ (last visited April 19, 2024)
Cost of poor sanitation as a share of GDP worldwide in 2015, by select country [Graph], WaterAid, August 1, 2016. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/731771/global-cost-of-poor-sanitation-as-a-share-of-gdp-by-country/