North Macedonia vs Western Pacific (WHO region): Population with basic handwashing facilities at home
North Macedonia
99.8%
in 2024
Western Pacific (WHO region)
90.4%
in 2024
North Macedonia rank
3rd
Western Pacific (WHO region) rank
1st
Population with basic handwashing facilities at home over time
- North Macedonia
- Western Pacific (WHO region)
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 99.8% against 90.4% in Western Pacific (WHO region), a difference of 9.4%.
That makes North Macedonia's figure about 1.1 times Western Pacific (WHO region)'s.
Across all 8 years both countries report, North Macedonia has been ahead every year.
North Macedonia ranks 3rd and Western Pacific (WHO region) ranks 1st of 112 countries.
North Macedonia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | Western Pacific (WHO region) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 99.8% | 88.4% | 11.3% | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 99.8% | 89.7% | 10.0% | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population with basic handwashing facilities at home, North Macedonia or Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- North Macedonia, at 99.8% against 90.4% in Western Pacific (WHO region) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population with basic handwashing facilities at home between North Macedonia and Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- 9.4%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2024.
- How do North Macedonia and Western Pacific (WHO region) rank globally for population with basic handwashing facilities at home?
- North Macedonia ranks 3rd and Western Pacific (WHO region) ranks 1st 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.