Proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on in Guatemala

Guatemala: Proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on was 76.8% in 2019. ▬ Flat

Latest (2019)
76.8%
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
52nd
of 109 countries
All-time high
76.8%
in 2019
All-time low
76.4%
in 2011
Years of data
9
2011–2019

Proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on in Guatemala, 2011–2019

0204060802011201520192011: 76.42012: 76.42013: 76.52014: 76.52015: 76.62016: 76.62017: 76.72018: 76.72019: 76.8

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

Guatemala recorded 76.8% for proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on in 2019. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.

The figure is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 0.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on in Guatemala peaked at 76.8% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 76.4%, in 2011.

That places Guatemala 52nd out of 109 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on in Guatemala?
Proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on in Guatemala was 76.8% in 2019, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on recorded in Guatemala?
The highest recorded value was 76.8% in 2019.
What is the lowest proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on recorded in Guatemala?
The lowest recorded value was 76.4% in 2011.
How does Guatemala rank for proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on?
Guatemala ranks 52nd out of 109 countries with data for 2019.
Is proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on rising or falling in Guatemala?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Guatemala data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on premises, by urban/rural (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on premises, by urban/rural (%)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
143 places, 2,114 data points, 2000–2024
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