People without basic handwashing facilities in Mexico
Mexico: People without basic handwashing facilities was 1.59 million people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
People without basic handwashing facilities in Mexico, 2009–2024
Source: WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for people without basic handwashing facilities in Mexico is 1.59 million people, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1.2% on the previous year and down 88.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, people without basic handwashing facilities in Mexico peaked at 14.90 million people in 2013 and was at its lowest, 1.57 million people, in 2023.
Mexico ranks 66th of 120 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.23 million people | 14.23 million people | 14.23 million people | 1 |
| 2010s | 12.12 million people | 7.11 million people | 14.90 million people | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.23 million people | 1.57 million people | 5.74 million people | 5 |
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More reference data data for Mexico
- Spring temperature anomalies 2.01 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.304 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.6991 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5606 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 2.29 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 191.45 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is people without basic handwashing facilities in Mexico?
- People without basic handwashing facilities in Mexico was 1.59 million people in 2024, according to WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest people without basic handwashing facilities recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 14.90 million people in 2013.
- What is the lowest people without basic handwashing facilities recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.57 million people in 2023.
- How does Mexico rank for people without basic handwashing facilities?
- Mexico ranks 66th out of 120 countries with data for 2024.
- Is people without basic handwashing facilities rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 88.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico data come from?
- The figures come from WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of People without basic handwashing facilities. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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People without access to a handwashing facility with soap and water available at home.