6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility was 17.84 in 2022. ▲ Rising
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Sierra Leone, 2004–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2022, 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Sierra Leone stood at 17.84. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.6% on the previous year and up 37.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Sierra Leone peaked at 17.84 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 10.72, in 2004.
That places Sierra Leone 97th out of 111 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 19 years of available data.
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 10.72 | — |
| 2005 | 10.77 | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 10.83 | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 10.89 | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 10.95 | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 11.47 | +4.8% |
| 2010 | 11.99 | +4.5% |
| 2011 | 12.5 | +4.3% |
| 2012 | 13.01 | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 13.52 | +3.9% |
| 2014 | 14.02 | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 14.51 | +3.5% |
| 2016 | 15 | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 15.48 | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 15.96 | +3.1% |
| 2019 | 16.44 | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 16.91 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | 17.38 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | 17.84 | +2.6% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 17.84 is below the median for low income countries, which is 18.4, 97% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 17.84 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 22, 81% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.94 | 10.72 | 11.47 | 6 |
| 2010s | 14.24 | 11.99 | 16.44 | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.37 | 16.91 | 17.84 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More population data for Sierra Leone
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1141 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.21 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1141 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.076 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 13,595 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.9 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6516 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.1% (2100)
- Population density 220.76 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 983,692 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Sierra Leone?
- 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Sierra Leone was 17.84 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 17.84 in 2022.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.72 in 2004.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
- Sierra Leone ranks 97th 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 Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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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