# Global Toilet Statistics World Toilet Day Infographic Details the Shortage of Toilets in the World By Jonathon Brown | Published 2012-12-03 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-toilet-day-infographic References: [visual.ly](http://visual.ly/world-toilet-day) & [unicef](http://www.unicef.ca) Unicef recently released a World Toilet Day infographic detailing the challenges around the issue of adequate sanitation infrastructure around the world. 2.5 Billion people still do not have access to a [safe and clean toilet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clesana-x1). To put that stat in perspective, it is 37% of the world's population. This World Toilet Day infographic reveals an eye opening statistic for the developed world who generally think about [proper plumbing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shanmu-s1) as standard infrastructre. Imagine eating that [McDonald's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-malta) Big Mac and then not having a safe, clean bathroom to hang out in an hour later. A similar percentage (30%) of the world's population has intestinal worm infections.1,800 children under the age of five die every day from diarrhea diseases, which is affected by factors like hygiene, sanitation and safe water. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sanitation Infrastructure:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative and cost-effective sanitation solutions to address the shortage of toilets in the world and improve access to safe and clean sanitation facilities. - **Hygiene and Sanitation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new hygiene and sanitation products and services to combat intestinal worm infections and prevent diarrhea diseases in vulnerable populations. - **Safe Water Access:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop technologies and systems to provide safe and clean water sources to communities lacking access, reducing the risk of waterborne diseases and improving overall health. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sanitation Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in the development and advancement of sanitation technologies and solutions to address the global shortage of toilets and improve hygiene practices. - **Healthcare and Well-being:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate in healthcare and well-being industry by creating new products, services, and interventions to combat diarrhea diseases and improve public health through improved hygiene and sanitation practices. - **Water Purification and Distribution:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new methods and technologies in water purification and distribution to increase access to safe and clean water, particularly in regions with limited infrastructure. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festival-Focused Toilet-Sharing Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-toilet.md) - [Clean Bathroom-Locating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woloo.md) - [Health-Supporting Female Plumbers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-continence-week.md) - [Sustainable Sand-Filled Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandi-toilet.md) - [Global Handwashing Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-health-organization-1.md) - [Lavatory Travel Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encycloopedia.md) - [Martian Toilet Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martian-toilet.md) - [Ocean Purity Petitons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dirty-protest.md) - [Hand Hygiene Awareness Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-hygiene-awareness.md)