Proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe: Proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on was 42.5% in 2024. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2024)
42.5%
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
74th
of 109 countries
All-time high
42.6%
in 2009
All-time low
42.4%
in 2018
Years of data
16
2009–2024

Proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on in Zimbabwe, 2009–2024

0102030402009201620242009: 42.6 %2010: 42.6 %2011: 42.6 %2012: 42.5 %2013: 42.5 %2014: 42.5 %2015: 42.5 %2016: 42.4 %2017: 42.4 %2018: 42.4 %2019: 42.4 %2020: 42.4 %2021: 42.4 %2022: 42.5 %2023: 42.5 %2024: 42.5 %

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

Analysis

In 2024, proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on in Zimbabwe stood at 42.5%.

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

Over the whole period, proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on in Zimbabwe peaked at 42.6% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 42.4%, in 2018.

That places Zimbabwe 74th out of 109 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 42.6% 42.6% 42.6% 1
2010s 42.5% 42.4% 42.6% 10
2020s 42.5% 42.4% 42.5% 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on in Zimbabwe?
Proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on in Zimbabwe was 42.5% 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 Zimbabwe?
The highest recorded value was 42.6% in 2009.
What is the lowest proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on recorded in Zimbabwe?
The lowest recorded value was 42.4% in 2018.
How does Zimbabwe rank for proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on?
Zimbabwe ranks 74th out of 109 countries with data for 2024.
Is proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Zimbabwe 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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