6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Gambia
Gambia: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility was 12.94 in 2022. ▬ Flat
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Gambia, 2012–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Gambia is 12.94, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 0.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Gambia peaked at 12.94 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 12.84, in 2012.
That places Gambia 102nd out of 111 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Gambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 12.84 | — |
| 2013 | 12.85 | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 12.86 | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 12.87 | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 12.88 | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 12.89 | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 12.9 | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 12.91 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 12.92 | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 12.93 | +0.1% |
| 2022 | 12.94 | +0.1% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 12.94 is below the median for low income countries, which is 18.4, 70% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 12.94 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 22, 59% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12.87 | 12.84 | 12.91 | 8 |
| 2020s | 12.93 | 12.92 | 12.94 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
More population data for Gambia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.023 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.17 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.023 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1454 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 4,674 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.23 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5608 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.0% (2100)
- Population density 563.54 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 334,764 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Gambia?
- 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Gambia was 12.94 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 12.94 in 2022.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.84 in 2012.
- How does Gambia rank for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
- Gambia ranks 102nd 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 Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Gambia 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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