6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility was 48.21 in 2022. ▲ Rising
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Afghanistan, 2005–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2022, 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Afghanistan stood at 48.21. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.8% on the previous year and up 22.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Afghanistan peaked at 48.21 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 36.27, in 2005.
Afghanistan ranks 65th of 111 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 18 years of available data.
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 36.27 | — |
| 2006 | 36.35 | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 36.44 | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 36.52 | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 36.6 | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 37.54 | +2.6% |
| 2011 | 38.48 | +2.5% |
| 2012 | 39.4 | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 40.32 | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 41.22 | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 42.12 | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 43.01 | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 43.9 | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 44.78 | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 45.65 | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 46.51 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 47.37 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 48.21 | +1.8% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 48.21 is above the median for low income countries, which is 18.4, 2.6× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 48.21 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 84.8, 57% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 36.44 | 36.27 | 36.6 | 5 |
| 2010s | 41.64 | 37.54 | 45.65 | 10 |
| 2020s | 47.37 | 46.51 | 48.21 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
More population data for Afghanistan
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.4637 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.2412 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.4637 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2115 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 74,075 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.39 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2522 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.4% (2100)
- Population density 199.65 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 9.03 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Afghanistan?
- 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Afghanistan was 48.21 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 48.21 in 2022.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.27 in 2005.
- How does Afghanistan rank for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
- Afghanistan ranks 65th out of 111 countries with data for 2022.
- Is 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility with soap and water available on premises (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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