Proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on in Samoa

Samoa: Proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on was 71.9% in 2024. β–² Rising

Latest (2024)
71.9%
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
60th
of 119 countries
All-time high
72.0%
in 2019
All-time low
55.4%
in 2016
Years of data
9
2016–2024

Proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on in Samoa, 2016–2024

0204060802016202020242016: 55.4 %2017: 62.5 %2018: 69.6 %2019: 72 %2020: 72 %2021: 72 %2022: 72 %2023: 71.9 %2024: 71.9 %

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

Analysis

Samoa recorded 71.9% for proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on in 2024.

The figure is up 29.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on in Samoa peaked at 72.0% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 55.4%, in 2016.

That places Samoa 60th out of 119 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 64.9% 55.4% 72.0% 4
2020s 72.0% 71.9% 72.0% 5

Countries ranked near Samoa

  1. 57 Myanmar 74.7% compare
  2. 58 Tajikistan 73.0% compare
  3. 59 Suriname 72.1% compare
  4. 61 Bangladesh 71.8% compare
  5. 62 Colombia 70.4% compare
  6. 63 Jamaica 70.4% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on in Samoa?
Proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on in Samoa was 71.9% 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 Samoa?
The highest recorded value was 72.0% in 2019.
What is the lowest proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on recorded in Samoa?
The lowest recorded value was 55.4% in 2016.
How does Samoa rank for proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on?
Samoa ranks 60th out of 119 countries with data for 2024.
Is proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on rising or falling in Samoa?
Over the last ten years it is up 29.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Samoa 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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