Africa (WHO region) vs Philippines: Population with basic handwashing facilities at home
Africa (WHO region)
20.0%
in 2024
Philippines
98.9%
in 2024
Africa (WHO region) rank
5th
Philippines rank
5th
Population with basic handwashing facilities at home over time
- Africa (WHO region)
- Philippines
How they compare
Philippines currently reports 98.9% against 20.0% in Africa (WHO region), a difference of 78.9%.
That makes Philippines's figure about 4.9 times Africa (WHO region)'s.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Philippines has been ahead every year.
Africa (WHO region) ranks 5th and Philippines ranks 5th of 5 groups.
Philippines has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa (WHO region) | Philippines | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 16.3% | 70.3% | 54.0% | Philippines |
| 2020s | 18.5% | 91.6% | 73.1% | Philippines |
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 Philippines?
- Philippines, at 98.9% 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 Philippines?
- 78.9%, with Philippines ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa (WHO region) and Philippines?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do Africa (WHO region) and Philippines rank globally for population with basic handwashing facilities at home?
- Africa (WHO region) ranks 5th and Philippines ranks 5th 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.