6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility was 22.18 in 2022. ▲ Rising
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Central African Republic, 2004–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Central African Republic is 22.18, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.5% on the previous year and up 26.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Central African Republic peaked at 22.18 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 15.77, in 2004.
Central African Republic ranks 90th of 111 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 19 years of available data.
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 15.77 | — |
| 2005 | 15.78 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 15.78 | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 15.79 | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 15.81 | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 16.23 | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 16.66 | +2.6% |
| 2011 | 17.09 | +2.6% |
| 2012 | 17.54 | +2.6% |
| 2013 | 17.99 | +2.6% |
| 2014 | 18.46 | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 18.93 | +2.6% |
| 2016 | 19.42 | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 19.92 | +2.6% |
| 2018 | 20.44 | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 20.96 | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 21.51 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | 22.07 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 22.18 | +0.5% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 22.18 is above the median for low income countries, which is 18.4, 1.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 22.18 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 22, 1.0× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.86 | 15.77 | 16.23 | 6 |
| 2010s | 18.74 | 16.66 | 20.96 | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.92 | 21.51 | 22.18 | 3 |
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More population data for Central African Republic
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.4069 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.8749 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.4069 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.248 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 11,533 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 3.07 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5628 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.4% (2100)
- Population density 30.14 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.36 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Central African Republic?
- 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Central African Republic was 22.18 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 22.18 in 2022.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.77 in 2004.
- How does Central African Republic rank for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
- Central African Republic ranks 90th 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 Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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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