Access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas in Laos
Laos: Access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas was 74.6% in 2024. ▬ Flat
Access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas in Laos, 2011–2024
Source: WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas in Laos stood at 74.6%. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
The figure is up 0.3% on the previous year and up 2.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas in Laos peaked at 74.6% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 72.9%, in 2011.
Laos ranks 59th of 113 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas in Laos, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 72.9% | — |
| 2012 | 72.9% | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 72.9% | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 72.9% | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 72.9% | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 73.1% | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 73.3% | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 73.5% | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 73.7% | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 73.9% | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 74.1% | +0.3% |
| 2022 | 74.3% | +0.3% |
| 2023 | 74.4% | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 74.6% | +0.3% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 74.6% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 62.4%, 1.2× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Laos's 74.6% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 86.0%, 87% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 73.1% | 72.9% | 73.7% | 9 |
| 2020s | 74.3% | 73.9% | 74.6% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Laos
More reference data data for Laos
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.913 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3021 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.07 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.64 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas in Laos?
- Access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas in Laos was 74.6% 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 access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 74.6% in 2024.
- What is the lowest access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 72.9% in 2011.
- How does Laos rank for access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas?
- Laos ranks 59th out of 113 countries with data for 2024.
- Is access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Laos 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 Access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Proportion of people with access to a handwashing facility with soap and water available at home.