In 2020, 29% of schools lacked sanitation facilities.

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemendikbudristek) revealed that in 2020, 29% of schools in Indonesia lacked access to water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities. These facilities are crucial for implementing health protocols to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus.

Furthermore, 55% of schools lacked access to one or a combination of these three facilities. Only 16% of Indonesian schools had complete water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities.

By education level, Early Childhood Education (PAUD) institutions had the highest percentage lacking sanitation services, at 50%. 46% of PAUDs had limited sanitation services, while only 4% had complete basic sanitation services.

At the elementary school (SD) level, 11% lacked sanitation services. 64% of elementary schools had limited sanitation services, while 25% had complete basic sanitation services.

For junior high schools (SMP), 9% lacked sanitation services. 63% of junior high schools had limited sanitation services, while 28% had complete basic sanitation services.

At the senior high school (SMA) level, 6% lacked sanitation services. 59% of senior high schools had limited sanitation services, while 35% had complete basic sanitation services.

For vocational high schools (SMK), 4% lacked sanitation services. 62% of vocational high schools had limited sanitation services, while 34% had complete basic sanitation services.

Finally, 4% of special needs schools (SLB) lacked sanitation services. 66% of special needs schools had limited sanitation services, while 30% had complete basic sanitation services.