59.3% of Ghanaian households have access to improved toilets – Ministry of Local Gov’t
Only 59.3% of households in Ghana have access to improved toilet facilities, highlighting persistent gaps in sanitation despite progress in other areas of water and sanitation delivery. The figure, cited by the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, means a significant proportion of households still lack access to improved sanitation facilities. The Ministry […]
The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs in Ghana has reported that 59.3% of households in the country have access to improved toilet facilities, indicating significant gaps in sanitation despite advancements in other water and sanitation sectors. This figure, highlighted during the observation of the 2026 African Day for Decentralisation and Local Development, underscores the persistent challenge of sanitation access, particularly in underserved communities.
While 87.7% of households have basic drinking water services, the Ministry emphasizes that sanitation outcomes remain a major concern, calling for stronger local institutions, community participation, and increased investments in sanitation infrastructure to address these issues.
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