6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility was 85.96 in 2022. ▬ Flat
Latest (2022)
85.96
Change on year
up 0.0%
World rank
33rd
of 111 countries
All-time high
85.96
in 2022
All-time low
83.38
in 2005
Years of data
18
2005–2022
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Costa Rica, 2005–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Costa Rica is 85.96, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
The figure is up 2.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Costa Rica peaked at 85.96 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 83.38, in 2005.
That places Costa Rica 33rd out of 111 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 83.38 | — |
| 2006 | 83.39 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 83.4 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 83.41 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 83.42 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 83.63 | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 83.84 | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 84.06 | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 84.28 | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 84.51 | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 84.74 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 84.97 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 85.2 | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 85.44 | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 85.68 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 85.92 | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 85.94 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 85.96 | +0.0% |
Costa Rica compared with similar countries
- Costa Rica's 85.96 is below the median for high income countries, which is 90.06, 95% of the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Costa Rica's 85.96 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 85.46, 1.0× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 83.4 | 83.38 | 83.42 | 5 |
| 2010s | 84.63 | 83.63 | 85.68 | 10 |
| 2020s | 85.94 | 85.92 | 85.96 | 3 |
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- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.6681 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.7399 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -1.0% (2100)
- Population density 73.96 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 123,827 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Costa Rica?
- 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Costa Rica was 85.96 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 85.96 in 2022.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 83.38 in 2005.
- How does Costa Rica rank for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
- Costa Rica ranks 33rd 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 Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Costa Rica 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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