6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Liberia
Liberia: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility was 3.44 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Liberia, 2007–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Liberia is 3.44, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
The figure is up 8.5% on the previous year and up 2,117.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Liberia peaked at 3.44 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2007.
Liberia ranks 111th 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 Liberia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 0.1551 | — |
| 2013 | 1.17 | +653.3% |
| 2014 | 1.41 | +20.3% |
| 2015 | 1.65 | +17.1% |
| 2016 | 1.89 | +14.8% |
| 2017 | 2.14 | +13.1% |
| 2018 | 2.39 | +11.8% |
| 2019 | 2.65 | +10.7% |
| 2020 | 2.91 | +9.8% |
| 2021 | 3.17 | +9.1% |
| 2022 | 3.44 | +8.5% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 3.44 is below the median for low income countries, which is 18.4, 19% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 3.44 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 22, 16% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2010s | 1.34 | 0 | 2.65 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.17 | 2.91 | 3.44 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
More population data for Liberia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.1439 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.7859 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.1439 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2874 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 8,891 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 -0.3986 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.2% (2100)
- Population density 131.49 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 852,118 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Liberia?
- 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Liberia was 3.44 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.44 in 2022.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2007.
- How does Liberia rank for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
- Liberia ranks 111th 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 Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,117.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia 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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