Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) vs North Macedonia: Population with basic handwashing facilities at home
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
79.1%
in 2024
North Macedonia
99.8%
in 2024
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) rank
3rd
North Macedonia rank
3rd
Population with basic handwashing facilities at home over time
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
- North Macedonia
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 99.8% against 79.1% in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region), a difference of 20.7%.
That makes North Macedonia's figure about 1.3 times Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)'s.
Across all 18 years both countries report, North Macedonia has been ahead every year.
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 3rd and North Macedonia ranks 3rd of 5 groups.
North Macedonia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) | North Macedonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 45.5% | 99.8% | 54.2% | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 58.4% | 99.8% | 41.3% | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 76.7% | 99.8% | 23.1% | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population with basic handwashing facilities at home, Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) or North Macedonia?
- North Macedonia, at 99.8% against 79.1% in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population with basic handwashing facilities at home between Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and North Macedonia?
- 20.7%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and North Macedonia?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2024.
- How do Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and North Macedonia rank globally for population with basic handwashing facilities at home?
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 3rd 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.