6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Vanuatu
Vanuatu: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility was 75.88 in 2022. ▲ Rising
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Vanuatu, 2007–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Vanuatu is 75.88, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.1% on the previous year and up 139.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Vanuatu peaked at 75.88 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 26.96, in 2007.
That places Vanuatu 50th out of 111 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 16 years of available data.
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Vanuatu, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 26.96 | — |
| 2008 | 27.07 | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 27.18 | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 27.25 | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 27.29 | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 31.74 | +16.3% |
| 2013 | 36.18 | +14.0% |
| 2014 | 40.61 | +12.3% |
| 2015 | 45.04 | +10.9% |
| 2016 | 49.46 | +9.8% |
| 2017 | 53.88 | +8.9% |
| 2018 | 58.29 | +8.2% |
| 2019 | 62.7 | +7.6% |
| 2020 | 67.1 | +7.0% |
| 2021 | 71.49 | +6.5% |
| 2022 | 75.88 | +6.1% |
Vanuatu compared with similar countries
- Vanuatu's 75.88 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 42.1, 1.8× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Vanuatu's 75.88 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 78.99, 96% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 27.07 | 26.96 | 27.18 | 3 |
| 2010s | 43.24 | 27.25 | 62.7 | 10 |
| 2020s | 71.49 | 67.1 | 75.88 | 3 |
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- Population density 71.82 people per km² (2100)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Vanuatu?
- 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility in Vanuatu was 75.88 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Vanuatu?
- The highest recorded value was 75.88 in 2022.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility recorded in Vanuatu?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.96 in 2007.
- How does Vanuatu rank for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
- Vanuatu ranks 50th 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 Vanuatu?
- Over the last ten years it is up 139.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Vanuatu 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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