North Macedonia vs Saudi Arabia: Access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas
North Macedonia
99.6%
in 2024
Saudi Arabia
98.8%
in 2024
North Macedonia rank
2nd
Saudi Arabia rank
5th
Access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas over time
- North Macedonia
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 99.6% against 98.8% in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 0.8%.
Across all 9 years both countries report, North Macedonia has been ahead every year.
North Macedonia ranks 2nd and Saudi Arabia ranks 5th of 113 countries.
North Macedonia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 99.6% | 98.8% | 0.9% | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 99.6% | 98.8% | 0.9% | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas, North Macedonia or Saudi Arabia?
- North Macedonia, at 99.6% against 98.8% in Saudi Arabia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas between North Macedonia and Saudi Arabia?
- 0.8%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and Saudi Arabia?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2016 to 2024.
- How do North Macedonia and Saudi Arabia rank globally for access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas?
- North Macedonia ranks 2nd and Saudi Arabia ranks 5th of 113 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Proportion of people with access to a handwashing facility with soap and water available at home.