Mexico vs North Macedonia: Access to handwashing facilities
Mexico
98.8%
in 2024
North Macedonia
99.7%
in 2024
Mexico rank
7th
North Macedonia rank
4th
Access to handwashing facilities over time
- Mexico
- North Macedonia
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 99.7% against 98.8% in Mexico, a difference of 0.9%.
Across all 10 years both countries report, North Macedonia has been ahead every year.
Mexico ranks 7th and North Macedonia ranks 4th of 113 countries.
North Macedonia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | North Macedonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 92.1% | 99.7% | 7.6% | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 97.5% | 99.7% | 2.2% | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher access to handwashing facilities, Mexico or North Macedonia?
- North Macedonia, at 99.7% against 98.8% in Mexico as of 2024.
- What is the difference in access to handwashing facilities between Mexico and North Macedonia?
- 0.9%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and North Macedonia?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2024.
- How do Mexico and North Macedonia rank globally for access to handwashing facilities?
- Mexico ranks 7th and North Macedonia ranks 4th of 113 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (2025) β processed by Our World in Data, published as Access to handwashing facilities. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Proportion of people with access to a handwashing facility with soap and water available at home.