Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) vs Philippines: Population with basic handwashing facilities at home
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
79.1%
in 2024
Philippines
98.9%
in 2024
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) rank
3rd
Philippines rank
5th
Population with basic handwashing facilities at home over time
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
- Philippines
How they compare
Philippines currently reports 98.9% against 79.1% in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region), a difference of 19.8%.
That makes Philippines's figure about 1.3 times Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)'s.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Philippines has been ahead every year.
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 3rd 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 | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) | Philippines | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 59.6% | 70.3% | 10.6% | Philippines |
| 2020s | 76.7% | 91.6% | 15.0% | Philippines |
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 Philippines?
- Philippines, at 98.9% 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 Philippines?
- 19.8%, with Philippines ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and Philippines?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and Philippines rank globally for population with basic handwashing facilities at home?
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 3rd 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.