6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Rwanda
Rwanda: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility was 18.4 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Rwanda, 2000–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2022, 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Rwanda stood at 18.4. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.1% on the previous year and up 94.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Rwanda peaked at 18.4 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2000.
That places Rwanda 95th out of 111 countries with data for 2022, putting it 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 Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 0.1944 | — |
| 2002 | 0.7573 | +289.6% |
| 2003 | 1.16 | +53.0% |
| 2004 | 1.59 | +37.4% |
| 2005 | 2.57 | +61.7% |
| 2006 | 3.56 | +38.2% |
| 2007 | 4.54 | +27.6% |
| 2008 | 5.52 | +21.6% |
| 2009 | 6.51 | +17.8% |
| 2010 | 7.49 | +15.1% |
| 2011 | 8.47 | +13.1% |
| 2012 | 9.46 | +11.6% |
| 2013 | 10.44 | +10.4% |
| 2014 | 11.42 | +9.4% |
| 2015 | 12.41 | +8.6% |
| 2016 | 13.4 | +8.0% |
| 2017 | 14.39 | +7.4% |
| 2018 | 15.38 | +6.9% |
| 2019 | 16.38 | +6.5% |
| 2020 | 17.38 | +6.1% |
| 2021 | 18.38 | +5.8% |
| 2022 | 18.4 | +0.1% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 18.4 is above the median for low income countries, which is 18.4, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 18.4 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 22, 84% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Rwanda changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | +289.6% | 0.1944 | 0.7573 |
| 2005 | +61.7% | 1.59 | 2.57 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.64 | 0 | 6.51 | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.92 | 7.49 | 16.38 | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.05 | 17.38 | 18.4 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 92 Guinea 20.64 compare
- 93 Guinea-Bissau 19.69 compare
- 94 Democratic Republic of Congo 19.35 compare
- 96 Zambia 18.15 compare
- 97 Sierra Leone 17.84 compare
- 98 Togo 17.34 compare
More population data for Rwanda
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.2673 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.5502 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.2673 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2755 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 23,030 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.06 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4596 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.2% (2100)
- Population density 1,329 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 2.01 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Rwanda?
- 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Rwanda was 18.4 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 18.4 in 2022.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2000.
- How does Rwanda rank for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
- Rwanda ranks 95th 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 Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 94.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.
Download this data
CSV · JSON — 23 observations, free to reuse under UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required).