6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Jamaica
Jamaica: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility was 66.65 in 2015. ▬ Flat
Latest (2015)
66.65
Change on year
up 0.0%
World rank
57th
of 111 countries
All-time high
66.65
in 2015
All-time low
66.55
in 2007
Years of data
9
2007–2015
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Jamaica, 2007–2015
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Jamaica is 66.65, measured in 2015. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.
The figure is up 0.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Jamaica peaked at 66.65 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 66.55, in 2007.
That places Jamaica 57th out of 111 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the middle of the range.
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 66.55 | — |
| 2008 | 66.56 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 66.57 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 66.58 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 66.59 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 66.61 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 66.62 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 66.63 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 66.65 | +0.0% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's 66.65 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 87.23, 76% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's 66.65 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 85.46, 78% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 66.56 | 66.55 | 66.57 | 3 |
| 2010s | 66.61 | 66.58 | 66.65 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
- 54 Samoa 71.96
- 55 Colombia 70.15 compare
- 56 Tonga 69.54
- 58 Nepal 63.54 compare
- 59 Bangladesh 61.73 compare
- 60 Sao Tome and Principe 58.06 compare
More population data for Jamaica
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -1.76 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -4.7 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.76 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -3.12 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 2,494 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.1905 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -1.66 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -1.8% (2100)
- Population density 98.5 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 35,987 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Jamaica?
- 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Jamaica was 66.65 in 2015, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 66.65 in 2015.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 66.55 in 2007.
- How does Jamaica rank for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
- Jamaica ranks 57th out of 111 countries with data for 2015.
- Is 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Jamaica 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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