6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Uganda
Uganda: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility was 30.9 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Uganda, 2000–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Uganda is 30.9, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.9% on the previous year and up 81.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Uganda peaked at 30.9 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.62, in 2000.
Uganda ranks 76th of 111 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Uganda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.62 | — |
| 2001 | 2.87 | +76.5% |
| 2002 | 4.12 | +43.6% |
| 2003 | 5.37 | +30.5% |
| 2004 | 6.64 | +23.5% |
| 2005 | 7.91 | +19.2% |
| 2006 | 9.19 | +16.2% |
| 2007 | 10.48 | +14.0% |
| 2008 | 11.77 | +12.4% |
| 2009 | 13.08 | +11.1% |
| 2010 | 14.39 | +10.0% |
| 2011 | 15.71 | +9.2% |
| 2012 | 17.04 | +8.5% |
| 2013 | 18.38 | +7.9% |
| 2014 | 19.74 | +7.3% |
| 2015 | 21.1 | +6.9% |
| 2016 | 22.47 | +6.5% |
| 2017 | 23.85 | +6.1% |
| 2018 | 25.24 | +5.8% |
| 2019 | 26.64 | +5.6% |
| 2020 | 28.05 | +5.3% |
| 2021 | 29.47 | +5.1% |
| 2022 | 30.9 | +4.9% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 30.9 is above the median for low income countries, which is 18.4, 1.7× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 30.9 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 22, 1.4× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Uganda changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +76.5% | 1.62 | 2.87 |
| 2002 | +43.6% | 2.87 | 4.12 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.3 | 1.62 | 13.08 | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.46 | 14.39 | 26.64 | 10 |
| 2020s | 29.48 | 28.05 | 30.9 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
More population data for Uganda
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0339 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.23 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0339 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2177 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 87,622 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.53 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.8617 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.0% (2100)
- Population density 602.61 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 6.91 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Uganda?
- 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Uganda was 30.9 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 30.9 in 2022.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.62 in 2000.
- How does Uganda rank for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
- Uganda ranks 76th 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 Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 81.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda 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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