6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Iraq
Iraq: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility was 97.39 in 2022. ▲ Rising
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Iraq, 2005–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Iraq is 97.39, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Iraq peaked at 97.39 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 89.47, in 2005.
Iraq ranks 9th of 111 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 18 years of available data.
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Iraq, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 89.47 | — |
| 2006 | 89.48 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 89.49 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 89.5 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 89.51 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 90.25 | +0.8% |
| 2011 | 90.98 | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 91.71 | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 92.44 | +0.8% |
| 2014 | 93.16 | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 93.88 | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 94.59 | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 95.3 | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 96 | +0.7% |
| 2019 | 96.7 | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 97.39 | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 97.39 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 97.39 | +0.0% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 97.39 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 87.23, 1.1× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 97.39 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 84.8, 1.1× the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 89.49 | 89.47 | 89.51 | 5 |
| 2010s | 93.5 | 90.25 | 96.7 | 10 |
| 2020s | 97.39 | 97.39 | 97.39 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
More population data for Iraq
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.1891 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -3.65 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.1891 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.3293 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 74,515 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.07 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4379 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.2% (2100)
- Population density 231.84 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 5.99 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Iraq?
- 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Iraq was 97.39 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 97.39 in 2022.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 89.47 in 2005.
- How does Iraq rank for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
- Iraq ranks 9th 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 Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Iraq 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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