Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) vs Turkmenistan: Population with basic handwashing facilities at home
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
79.1%
in 2024
Turkmenistan
100.0%
in 2024
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) rank
3rd
Turkmenistan rank
1st
Population with basic handwashing facilities at home over time
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
- Turkmenistan
How they compare
Turkmenistan currently reports 100.0% against 79.1% in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region), a difference of 20.9%.
That makes Turkmenistan's figure about 1.3 times Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)'s.
Across all 18 years both countries report, Turkmenistan has been ahead every year.
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 3rd and Turkmenistan ranks 1st of 5 groups.
Turkmenistan has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) | Turkmenistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 45.5% | 79.8% | 34.3% | Turkmenistan |
| 2010s | 58.4% | 94.3% | 35.9% | Turkmenistan |
| 2020s | 76.7% | 100.0% | 23.3% | Turkmenistan |
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 Turkmenistan?
- Turkmenistan, at 100.0% 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 Turkmenistan?
- 20.9%, with Turkmenistan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and Turkmenistan?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2024.
- How do Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and Turkmenistan rank globally for population with basic handwashing facilities at home?
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 3rd and Turkmenistan ranks 1st 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.