6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Burundi
Burundi: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility was 6.3 in 2022. ▬ Flat
Latest (2022)
6.3
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
108th
of 111 countries
All-time high
6.3
in 2022
All-time low
5.87
in 2004
Years of data
19
2004–2022
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Burundi, 2004–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Burundi recorded 6.3 for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in 2022. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.9% on the previous year and up 3.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Burundi peaked at 6.3 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 5.87, in 2004.
That places Burundi 108th out of 111 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Burundi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5.87 | — |
| 2005 | 5.92 | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 5.97 | +0.8% |
| 2007 | 6.02 | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 6.07 | +0.9% |
| 2009 | 6.09 | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 6.1 | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 6.11 | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 6.12 | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 6.13 | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 6.13 | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 6.14 | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 6.14 | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 6.14 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 6.14 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 6.14 | -0.0% |
| 2020 | 6.2 | +0.9% |
| 2021 | 6.25 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 6.3 | +0.9% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 6.3 is below the median for low income countries, which is 18.4, 34% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 6.3 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 22, 29% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.99 | 5.87 | 6.09 | 6 |
| 2010s | 6.13 | 6.1 | 6.14 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.25 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
More population data for Burundi
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.2923 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.4634 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.2923 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.4079 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 24,209 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.47 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2414 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.3% (2100)
- Population density 1,475 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 2.71 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Burundi?
- 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Burundi was 6.3 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 6.3 in 2022.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.87 in 2004.
- How does Burundi rank for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
- Burundi ranks 108th 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 Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Burundi 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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