2023 data shows toilet access varies across EU nations, highlighting rural infrastructure gaps and urban disparities.
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Recent 2023 data shows varying levels of toilet and bathroom accessibility across the EU; many Western and Northern European countries, such as Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, and Spain, have nearly every apartment equipped with a private bathroom. Some nations show deficiencies, including Poland (0.6%), Italy (0.9%), Belgium and France (0.8%), Austria and Portugal (0.4%), and Greece (0.3%). In Romania, 15.4% of the population lacked in-apartment toilets, largely due to infrastructure issues, particularly in rural areas where 30% of citizens live without proper sanitation. Bulgaria ranks poorly with 9.6% lacking toilet access, though its rate is declining partly due to people moving away from rural areas. In Poland, Eurostat data indicates that 99.4% of residents have toilet access, slightly higher than France and Italy, with GUS 2024 data showing 99.2% of surveyed households having a toilet. While urban apartments are generally better equipped than rural homes, the gap has narrowed significantly since 2005. Despite overall high figures, issues persist in cities like Warsaw, where some housing remains without proper facilities.
