6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Congo
Congo: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility was 48.19 in 2019. ▬ Flat
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Congo, 2011–2019
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Congo is 48.19, measured in 2019. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 1.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Congo peaked at 48.19 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 47.3, in 2011.
That places Congo 66th out of 111 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 47.3 | — |
| 2012 | 47.41 | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 47.52 | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 47.63 | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 47.74 | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 47.85 | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 47.96 | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 48.07 | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 48.19 | +0.2% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 48.19 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 42.1, 1.1× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Congo's 48.19 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 22, 2.2× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Countries ranked near Congo
- 63 Yemen 48.61 compare
- 64 Dominican Republic 48.32 compare
- 65 Afghanistan 48.21 compare
- 67 Namibia 44.6 compare
- 68 South Africa 44.37 compare
- 69 Zimbabwe 42.46 compare
More population data for Congo
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.6949 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.03 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.6949 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.5095 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 10,379 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.17 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.0471 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.7% (2100)
- Population density 58.64 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.51 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Congo?
- 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Congo was 48.19 in 2019, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 48.19 in 2019.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 47.3 in 2011.
- How does Congo rank for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
- Congo ranks 66th out of 111 countries with data for 2019.
- Is 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Congo 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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