6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility was 87.33 in 2016. ▬ Flat
Latest (2016)
87.33
Change on year
up 0.0%
World rank
28th
of 111 countries
All-time high
87.34
in 2008
All-time low
87.33
in 2010
Years of data
9
2008–2016
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Saint Lucia, 2008–2016
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2016, 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Saint Lucia stood at 87.33.
The figure is down 0.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Saint Lucia peaked at 87.34 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 87.33, in 2010.
That places Saint Lucia 28th out of 111 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the top quarter.
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Saint Lucia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 87.34 | — |
| 2009 | 87.34 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | 87.33 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 87.33 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 87.33 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 87.33 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 87.33 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 87.33 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 87.33 | +0.0% |
Saint Lucia compared with similar countries
- Saint Lucia's 87.33 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 87.23, 1.0× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Saint Lucia's 87.33 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 85.46, 1.0× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 87.34 | 87.34 | 87.34 | 2 |
| 2010s | 87.33 | 87.33 | 87.33 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Saint Lucia
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- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.8104 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -1.18 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -1.0% (2100)
- Population density 177.41 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 4,097 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Saint Lucia?
- 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Saint Lucia was 87.33 in 2016, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Saint Lucia?
- The highest recorded value was 87.34 in 2008.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Saint Lucia?
- The lowest recorded value was 87.33 in 2010.
- How does Saint Lucia rank for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
- Saint Lucia ranks 28th out of 111 countries with data for 2016.
- Is 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility rising or falling in Saint Lucia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Saint Lucia 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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