Share of population with access to basic handwashing facilities in Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia: Share of population with access to basic handwashing facilities was 87.3% in 2016. ▬ Flat
Share of population with access to basic handwashing facilities in Saint Lucia, 2008–2016
Source: WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of population with access to basic handwashing facilities in Saint Lucia is 87.3%, measured in 2016.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of population with access to basic handwashing facilities in Saint Lucia peaked at 87.3% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 87.3%, in 2010.
Saint Lucia ranks 39th of 120 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Share of population with access to basic handwashing facilities in Saint Lucia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 87.3% | — |
| 2009 | 87.3% | -0.0% |
| 2010 | 87.3% | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 87.3% | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 87.3% | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 87.3% | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 87.3% | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 87.3% | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 87.3% | +0.0% |
Saint Lucia compared with similar countries
- Saint Lucia's 87.3% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 89.1%, 98% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Saint Lucia's 87.3% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 85.0%, 1.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 87.3% | 87.3% | 87.3% | 2 |
| 2010s | 87.3% | 87.3% | 87.3% | 7 |
Countries ranked near Saint Lucia
More population data for Saint Lucia
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.8104 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.9618 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.9618 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -1.0% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 4,097 people (2100)
- Population density 177.41 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -1.0% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -1.18 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.1629 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of population with access to basic handwashing facilities in Saint Lucia?
- Share of population with access to basic handwashing facilities in Saint Lucia was 87.3% in 2016, according to WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of population with access to basic handwashing facilities recorded in Saint Lucia?
- The highest recorded value was 87.3% in 2008.
- What is the lowest share of population with access to basic handwashing facilities recorded in Saint Lucia?
- The lowest recorded value was 87.3% in 2010.
- How does Saint Lucia rank for share of population with access to basic handwashing facilities?
- Saint Lucia ranks 39th out of 120 countries with data for 2016.
- Is share of population with access to basic handwashing facilities 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 WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of population with access to basic handwashing facilities. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Proportion of people with access to a handwashing facility with soap and water available at home.