6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Mozambique
Mozambique: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility was 12.23 in 2015. ▬ Flat
Latest (2015)
12.23
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
103rd
of 111 countries
All-time high
12.23
in 2015
All-time low
11.68
in 2007
Years of data
9
2007–2015
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Mozambique, 2007–2015
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Mozambique is 12.23, measured in 2015. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.6% on the previous year and up 4.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Mozambique peaked at 12.23 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 11.68, in 2007.
Mozambique ranks 103rd of 111 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 11.68 | — |
| 2008 | 11.75 | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 11.81 | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 11.88 | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 11.95 | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 12.02 | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 12.09 | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 12.16 | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 12.23 | +0.6% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 12.23 is below the median for low income countries, which is 18.4, 66% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 12.23 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 22, 56% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.75 | 11.68 | 11.81 | 3 |
| 2010s | 12.05 | 11.88 | 12.23 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
More population data for Mozambique
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.3732 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.08 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.3732 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.4521 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 63,044 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.61 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.401 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.4% (2100)
- Population density 132.69 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 7.33 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Mozambique?
- 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Mozambique was 12.23 in 2015, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 12.23 in 2015.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.68 in 2007.
- How does Mozambique rank for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
- Mozambique ranks 103rd 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 Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Mozambique 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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