Mexico vs World: Population with basic handwashing facilities at home

Mexico
100.0%
in 2024
World
71.5%
in 2024
Mexico rank
1st
World rank
4th

Population with basic handwashing facilities at home over time

  • Mexico
  • World
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How they compare

Mexico currently reports 100.0% against 71.5% in World, a difference of 28.5%.

That makes Mexico's figure about 1.4 times World's.

Across all 15 years both countries report, Mexico has been ahead every year.

Mexico ranks 1st and World ranks 4th of 112 countries.

Mexico has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Mexico World Difference Ahead
2010s 83.7% 52.9% 30.8% Mexico
2020s 97.6% 69.3% 28.3% Mexico

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population with basic handwashing facilities at home, Mexico or World?
Mexico, at 100.0% against 71.5% in World as of 2024.
What is the difference in population with basic handwashing facilities at home between Mexico and World?
28.5%, with Mexico ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and World?
15 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2024.
How do Mexico and World rank globally for population with basic handwashing facilities at home?
Mexico ranks 1st and World ranks 4th of 112 countries.
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.

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About this data

Indicator
Population with basic handwashing facilities at home (%)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
118 places, 1,786 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed