6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Sudan
Sudan: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility was 10.76 in 2022. ▼ Falling
Latest (2022)
10.76
Change on year
up 0.0%
World rank
105th
of 111 countries
All-time high
26.5
in 2008
All-time low
10.76
in 2021
Years of data
15
2008–2022
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Sudan, 2008–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Sudan recorded 10.76 for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in 2022. That is the lowest value across all 15 years on record.
The figure is down 59.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Sudan peaked at 26.5 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 10.76, in 2021.
Sudan ranks 105th of 111 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 15 years of available data.
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 26.5 | — |
| 2009 | 26.5 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 26.5 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 26.5 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 26.5 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 24.75 | -6.6% |
| 2014 | 23 | -7.1% |
| 2015 | 21.25 | -7.6% |
| 2016 | 19.51 | -8.2% |
| 2017 | 17.76 | -9.0% |
| 2018 | 16.01 | -9.8% |
| 2019 | 14.26 | -10.9% |
| 2020 | 12.51 | -12.3% |
| 2021 | 10.76 | -14.0% |
| 2022 | 10.76 | +0.0% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 10.76 is below the median for low income countries, which is 18.4, 58% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 10.76 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 22, 49% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 26.5 | 26.5 | 26.5 | 2 |
| 2010s | 21.6 | 14.26 | 26.5 | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.35 | 10.76 | 12.51 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
More population data for Sudan
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.4226 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.64 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.4226 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.5289 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 84,494 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.31 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3723 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.4% (2100)
- Population density 73.28 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 9.54 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Sudan?
- 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Sudan was 10.76 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 26.5 in 2008.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.76 in 2021.
- How does Sudan rank for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
- Sudan ranks 105th 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 Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Sudan 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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