North Macedonia vs Philippines: Share of rural population with access to basic handwashing facilities
North Macedonia
99.8%
in 2024
Philippines
98.9%
in 2024
North Macedonia rank
3rd
Philippines rank
5th
Share of rural population with access to basic handwashing facilities over time
- North Macedonia
- Philippines
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 99.8% against 98.9% in Philippines, a difference of 0.9%.
Across all 14 years both countries report, North Macedonia has been ahead every year.
North Macedonia ranks 3rd and Philippines 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 | Philippines | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 99.8% | 70.3% | 29.5% | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 99.8% | 91.6% | 8.1% | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of rural population with access to basic handwashing facilities, North Macedonia or Philippines?
- North Macedonia, at 99.8% against 98.9% in Philippines as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of rural population with access to basic handwashing facilities between North Macedonia and Philippines?
- 0.9%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and Philippines?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do North Macedonia and Philippines rank globally for share of rural population with access to basic handwashing facilities?
- North Macedonia ranks 3rd and Philippines 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 Share of rural population with access to basic handwashing facilities. 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.