6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Guyana
Guyana: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility was 83.47 in 2022. ▲ Rising
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Guyana, 2008–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Guyana is 83.47, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.9% on the previous year and up 10.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Guyana peaked at 83.47 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 75.89, in 2008.
Guyana ranks 42nd of 111 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 15 years of available data.
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Guyana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 75.89 | — |
| 2009 | 75.89 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 75.9 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 75.9 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 75.9 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 76.66 | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 77.42 | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 78.18 | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 78.94 | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 79.7 | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 80.46 | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 81.22 | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 81.97 | +0.9% |
| 2021 | 82.72 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 83.47 | +0.9% |
Guyana compared with similar countries
- Guyana's 83.47 is below the median for high income countries, which is 90.06, 93% of the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Guyana's 83.47 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 85.46, 98% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 75.89 | 75.89 | 75.89 | 2 |
| 2010s | 78.03 | 75.9 | 81.22 | 10 |
| 2020s | 82.72 | 81.97 | 83.47 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Guyana
More population data for Guyana
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.4087 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.2155 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.4087 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -1.26 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 878.75 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.4789 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.8214 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.4% (2100)
- Population density 4.52 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 45,520 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Guyana?
- 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Guyana was 83.47 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 83.47 in 2022.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 75.89 in 2008.
- How does Guyana rank for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
- Guyana ranks 42nd 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 Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Guyana 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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