Central America vs North Macedonia: Proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on
Central America
96.9%
in 2024
North Macedonia
99.7%
in 2024
Central America rank
2nd
North Macedonia rank
4th
Proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on over time
- Central America
- North Macedonia
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 99.7% against 96.9% in Central America, a difference of 2.8%.
Across all 16 years both countries report, North Macedonia has been ahead every year.
Central America ranks 2nd and North Macedonia ranks 4th of 19 groups.
North Macedonia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central America | North Macedonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 86.8% | 99.7% | 12.9% | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 88.0% | 99.7% | 11.7% | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 95.8% | 99.7% | 3.9% | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on, Central America or North Macedonia?
- North Macedonia, at 99.7% against 96.9% in Central America as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on between Central America and North Macedonia?
- 2.8%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central America and North Macedonia?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2024.
- How do Central America and North Macedonia rank globally for proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on?
- Central America ranks 2nd and North Macedonia ranks 4th of 19 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on premises, by urban/rural (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.