Rural population without basic handwashing facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Rural population without basic handwashing facilities was 72,002 people in 2016. ▼ Falling
Rural population without basic handwashing facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2008–2016
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 rural population without basic handwashing facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 72,002 people, measured in 2016. That is the lowest value across all 9 years on record.
The figure is down 1.9% on the previous year and down 16.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rural population without basic handwashing facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina peaked at 85,891 people in 2008 and was at its lowest, 72,002 people, in 2016.
That places Bosnia and Herzegovina 95th out of 113 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Rural population without basic handwashing facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, year by year
| Year | people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 85,891 people | — |
| 2009 | 83,928 people | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 81,970 people | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 79,998 people | -2.4% |
| 2012 | 78,000 people | -2.5% |
| 2013 | 76,284 people | -2.2% |
| 2014 | 74,860 people | -1.9% |
| 2015 | 73,425 people | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 72,002 people | -1.9% |
Bosnia and Herzegovina compared with similar countries
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's 72,002 people is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 194,792 people, 37% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's 72,002 people is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 112,132 people, 64% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 84,909 people | 83,928 people | 85,891 people | 2 |
| 2010s | 76,648 people | 72,002 people | 81,970 people | 7 |
Countries ranked near Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Frequently asked questions
- What is rural population without basic handwashing facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Rural population without basic handwashing facilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 72,002 people in 2016, according to WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest rural population without basic handwashing facilities recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The highest recorded value was 85,891 people in 2008.
- What is the lowest rural population without basic handwashing facilities recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The lowest recorded value was 72,002 people in 2016.
- How does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank for rural population without basic handwashing facilities?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 95th out of 113 countries with data for 2016.
- Is rural population without basic handwashing facilities rising or falling in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Bosnia and Herzegovina 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 Rural population 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.