6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility was 19.69 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Guinea-Bissau, 2004–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Guinea-Bissau is 19.69, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.2% on the previous year and up 230.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 19.69 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.6678, in 2004.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 93rd of 111 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 0.6678 | — |
| 2005 | 0.6746 | +1.0% |
| 2006 | 0.6815 | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 0.6884 | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 0.6953 | +1.0% |
| 2009 | 1.46 | +110.5% |
| 2010 | 2.96 | +102.2% |
| 2011 | 4.46 | +50.7% |
| 2012 | 5.96 | +33.7% |
| 2013 | 7.47 | +25.3% |
| 2014 | 8.98 | +20.2% |
| 2015 | 10.49 | +16.9% |
| 2016 | 12.01 | +14.5% |
| 2017 | 13.53 | +12.7% |
| 2018 | 15.05 | +11.3% |
| 2019 | 16.58 | +10.2% |
| 2020 | 18.11 | +9.2% |
| 2021 | 19.65 | +8.5% |
| 2022 | 19.69 | +0.2% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's 19.69 is above the median for low income countries, which is 18.4, 1.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's 19.69 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 22, 90% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Guinea-Bissau changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +110.5% | 0.6953 | 1.46 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.8119 | 0.6678 | 1.46 | 6 |
| 2010s | 9.75 | 2.96 | 16.58 | 10 |
| 2020s | 19.15 | 18.11 | 19.69 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
- 90 Central African Republic 22.18 compare
- 91 Cote d'Ivoire 21.82 compare
- 92 Guinea 20.64 compare
- 94 Democratic Republic of Congo 19.35 compare
- 95 Rwanda 18.4 compare
- 96 Zambia 18.15 compare
More population data for Guinea-Bissau
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.1406 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.35 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.1406 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1572 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 3,445 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4106 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.1% (2100)
- Population density 165.91 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 302,001 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Guinea-Bissau?
- 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Guinea-Bissau was 19.69 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 19.69 in 2022.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6678 in 2004.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 93rd 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 Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is up 230.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau 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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