Proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on in India

India: Proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on was 89.7% in 2024. β–² Rising

Latest (2024)
89.7%
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
33rd
of 109 countries
All-time high
89.7%
in 2024
All-time low
54.2%
in 2010
Years of data
15
2010–2024

Proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on in India, 2010–2024

0204060802010201720242010: 54.2 %2011: 54.3 %2012: 54.4 %2013: 54.5 %2014: 54.6 %2015: 58.6 %2016: 62.5 %2017: 66.5 %2018: 70.4 %2019: 74.3 %2020: 78.1 %2021: 82 %2022: 85.8 %2023: 89.6 %2024: 89.7 %

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2024, proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on in India stood at 89.7%. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 64.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on in India peaked at 89.7% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 54.2%, in 2010.

That places India 33rd out of 109 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 15 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 60.4% 54.2% 74.3% 10
2020s 85.1% 78.1% 89.7% 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on in India?
Proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on in India was 89.7% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on recorded in India?
The highest recorded value was 89.7% in 2024.
What is the lowest proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on recorded in India?
The lowest recorded value was 54.2% in 2010.
How does India rank for proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on?
India ranks 33rd out of 109 countries with data for 2024.
Is proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on rising or falling in India?
Over the last ten years it is up 64.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this India 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 (%)
Unit
%
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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