6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Cambodia
Cambodia: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility was 83.35 in 2022. ▲ Rising
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Cambodia, 2008–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2022, 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Cambodia stood at 83.35. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
The figure is up 2.6% on the previous year and up 36.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Cambodia peaked at 83.35 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 60.44, in 2008.
Cambodia ranks 43rd of 111 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 15 years of available data.
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Cambodia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 60.44 | — |
| 2009 | 60.56 | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 60.69 | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 60.81 | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 60.94 | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 63.27 | +3.8% |
| 2014 | 65.58 | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 67.88 | +3.5% |
| 2016 | 70.15 | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 72.4 | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 74.64 | +3.1% |
| 2019 | 76.85 | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 79.04 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | 81.21 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | 83.35 | +2.6% |
Cambodia compared with similar countries
- Cambodia's 83.35 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 42.1, 2.0× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Cambodia's 83.35 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 78.99, 1.1× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 60.5 | 60.44 | 60.56 | 2 |
| 2010s | 67.32 | 60.69 | 76.85 | 10 |
| 2020s | 81.2 | 79.04 | 83.35 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Cambodia
More population data for Cambodia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.2557 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.5337 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.2557 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.4488 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 20,258 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.8407 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6579 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.3% (2100)
- Population density 128.82 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.20 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Cambodia?
- 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Cambodia was 83.35 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Cambodia?
- The highest recorded value was 83.35 in 2022.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Cambodia?
- The lowest recorded value was 60.44 in 2008.
- How does Cambodia rank for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
- Cambodia ranks 43rd 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 Cambodia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Cambodia 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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