6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Pakistan
Pakistan: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility was 84.69 in 2022. ▲ Rising
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Pakistan, 2007–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2022, 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Pakistan stood at 84.69. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
The figure is up 3.5% on the previous year and up 53.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Pakistan peaked at 84.69 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 51.92, in 2007.
That places Pakistan 39th out of 111 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 16 years of available data.
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 51.92 | — |
| 2008 | 52.01 | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 52.1 | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 52.19 | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 52.28 | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 55.29 | +5.7% |
| 2013 | 58.28 | +5.4% |
| 2014 | 61.26 | +5.1% |
| 2015 | 64.23 | +4.8% |
| 2016 | 67.18 | +4.6% |
| 2017 | 70.13 | +4.4% |
| 2018 | 73.06 | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 75.99 | +4.0% |
| 2020 | 78.9 | +3.8% |
| 2021 | 81.8 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | 84.69 | +3.5% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 84.69 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 42.1, 2.0× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 84.69 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 84.8, 100% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 52.01 | 51.92 | 52.1 | 3 |
| 2010s | 62.99 | 52.19 | 75.99 | 10 |
| 2020s | 81.8 | 78.9 | 84.69 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More population data for Pakistan
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.1692 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.7801 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.1692 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1091 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 367,808 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.8 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5037 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.2% (2100)
- Population density 662.88 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 32.24 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Pakistan?
- 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Pakistan was 84.69 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 84.69 in 2022.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 51.92 in 2007.
- How does Pakistan rank for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
- Pakistan ranks 39th 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 Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Pakistan 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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