Africa (WHO region) vs North Macedonia: Population with basic handwashing facilities at home
Africa (WHO region)
20.0%
in 2024
North Macedonia
99.8%
in 2024
Africa (WHO region) rank
5th
North Macedonia rank
3rd
Population with basic handwashing facilities at home over time
- Africa (WHO region)
- North Macedonia
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 99.8% against 20.0% in Africa (WHO region), a difference of 79.8%.
That makes North Macedonia's figure about 5.0 times Africa (WHO region)'s.
Across all 15 years both countries report, North Macedonia has been ahead every year.
Africa (WHO region) ranks 5th and North Macedonia ranks 3rd of 5 groups.
North Macedonia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa (WHO region) | North Macedonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 15.8% | 99.8% | 84.0% | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 18.5% | 99.8% | 81.2% | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population with basic handwashing facilities at home, Africa (WHO region) or North Macedonia?
- North Macedonia, at 99.8% against 20.0% in Africa (WHO region) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population with basic handwashing facilities at home between Africa (WHO region) and North Macedonia?
- 79.8%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa (WHO region) and North Macedonia?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2024.
- How do Africa (WHO region) and North Macedonia rank globally for population with basic handwashing facilities at home?
- Africa (WHO region) ranks 5th and North Macedonia ranks 3rd of 5 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Population with basic handwashing facilities at home (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.