6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility was 38.64 in 2019. ▬ Flat
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Solomon Islands, 2011–2019
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Solomon Islands is 38.64, measured in 2019. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.
The figure is up 0.5% on the previous year and up 4.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Solomon Islands peaked at 38.64 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 37.07, in 2011.
Solomon Islands ranks 72nd of 111 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Solomon Islands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 37.07 | — |
| 2012 | 37.27 | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 37.46 | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 37.66 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 37.85 | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 38.05 | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 38.25 | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 38.44 | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 38.64 | +0.5% |
Solomon Islands compared with similar countries
- Solomon Islands's 38.64 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 42.1, 92% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Solomon Islands's 38.64 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 78.99, 49% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Countries ranked near Solomon Islands
More population data for Solomon Islands
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.2119 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.5637 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.2119 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.4946 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1,225 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.01 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5357 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.2% (2100)
- Population density 66.07 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 114,738 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Solomon Islands?
- 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Solomon Islands was 38.64 in 2019, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 38.64 in 2019.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 37.07 in 2011.
- How does Solomon Islands rank for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
- Solomon Islands ranks 72nd out of 111 countries with data for 2019.
- Is 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility rising or falling in Solomon Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Solomon Islands 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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