6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Colombia
Colombia: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility was 70.15 in 2022. ▬ Flat
Latest (2022)
70.15
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
55th
of 111 countries
All-time high
70.15
in 2022
All-time low
68.47
in 2011
Years of data
12
2011–2022
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Colombia, 2011–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Colombia is 70.15, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.2% on the previous year and up 2.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Colombia peaked at 70.15 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 68.47, in 2011.
Colombia ranks 55th of 111 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Colombia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 68.47 | — |
| 2012 | 68.63 | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 68.8 | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 68.96 | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 69.12 | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 69.27 | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 69.43 | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 69.58 | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 69.72 | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 69.87 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 70.01 | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 70.15 | +0.2% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 70.15 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 87.23, 80% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Colombia's 70.15 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 85.46, 82% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 69.11 | 68.47 | 69.72 | 9 |
| 2020s | 70.01 | 69.87 | 70.15 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
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- Population density 42.43 people per km² (2100)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Colombia?
- 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Colombia was 70.15 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 70.15 in 2022.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 68.47 in 2011.
- How does Colombia rank for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
- Colombia ranks 55th 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 Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Colombia 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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