6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in South Africa
South Africa: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility was 44.37 in 2020. ▬ Flat
Latest (2020)
44.37
Change on year
up 0.3%
World rank
68th
of 111 countries
All-time high
44.37
in 2020
All-time low
43.35
in 2012
Years of data
9
2012–2020
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in South Africa, 2012–2020
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2020, 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in South Africa stood at 44.37. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.
The figure is up 0.3% on the previous year and up 2.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in South Africa peaked at 44.37 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 43.35, in 2012.
That places South Africa 68th out of 111 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 43.35 | — |
| 2013 | 43.48 | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 43.61 | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 43.74 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 43.86 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 43.99 | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 44.12 | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 44.24 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 44.37 | +0.3% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 44.37 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 87.23, 51% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 44.37 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 22, 2.0× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 43.8 | 43.35 | 44.24 | 8 |
| 2020s | 44.37 | 44.37 | 44.37 | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More population data for South Africa
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.2264 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.7997 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.2264 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1847 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 73,530 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.8824 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.0148 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.2% (2100)
- Population density 77.75 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 5.55 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in South Africa?
- 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in South Africa was 44.37 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 44.37 in 2020.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 43.35 in 2012.
- How does South Africa rank for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
- South Africa ranks 68th out of 111 countries with data for 2020.
- Is 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Africa 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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