Definition & calculation
Divide the population served in a defined location by the number of functioning latrines to derive average users per facility.
Means of verification
Facility inventory, headcount/population data, latrine functionality checks
Interpretation
Direction: Lower is better
Typical reporting frequency: Monthly or quarterly
Guidance & common pitfalls
Count only functioning latrines; report against the context-agreed target (e.g. shared facility ratios in camp vs urban settings) rather than a universal number.
This library is a curated reference to adapt, aligned generically with recognised humanitarian frameworks (Sphere, cluster registries, IASC, CHS and others). It is not an official indicator registry — always use the exact indicator definitions your donor or cluster requires.
Related indicators
- Incidence of diarrhoeal disease among children under five in the target area
- % of households with access to and use of sufficient soap and essential hygiene items
- % of sampled water points / household stored-water samples meeting agreed safety standards (0 CFU E. coli / adequate free residual chlorine)
- % of target community members who can identify at least one functioning channel to give feedback or raise a complaint about WASH services