North Macedonia vs World: Population with basic handwashing facilities at home
North Macedonia
99.8%
in 2024
World
71.5%
in 2024
North Macedonia rank
3rd
World rank
4th
Population with basic handwashing facilities at home over time
- North Macedonia
- World
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 99.8% against 71.5% in World, a difference of 28.3%.
That makes North Macedonia's figure about 1.4 times World's.
Across all 15 years both countries report, North Macedonia has been ahead every year.
North Macedonia ranks 3rd and World ranks 4th 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 | World | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 99.8% | 52.9% | 46.8% | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 99.8% | 69.3% | 30.5% | 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 World?
- North Macedonia, at 99.8% against 71.5% in World as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population with basic handwashing facilities at home between North Macedonia and World?
- 28.3%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and World?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2024.
- How do North Macedonia and World rank globally for population with basic handwashing facilities at home?
- North Macedonia ranks 3rd 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.