Proportion of households reporting handwashing with water and soap at the six critical times
Households reporting handwashing with water and soap before or after the six critical times. An increase in this indicator reflects an improvement of the situation.
National trend
74,9 % in 2024
Proportion of households reporting handwashing with water and soap at the six critical times: 2 observations from 2018 to 2024. Latest value: 74,9 % (2024).
- First measurement (2018)
- 42,9 %
- Highest (2024)
- 74,9 %
- Lowest (2018)
- 42,9 %
- Change since 2018
- +32,0 pts
| Period | Value (%) | Status | Source | Validated on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 74,9 | Official | ENSNMB 2024 (SMART) (opens in a new window) Original source (opens in a new window) | |
| 2018 | 42,9 | Official | ENSNMB 2018 (SMART) (opens in a new window) Original source (opens in a new window) |
Definition and calculation
Methodology and metadata
Definition
Households reporting handwashing with water and soap before or after the six critical times
Calculation method
(Households reporting the practice) / (Households surveyed) x 100
Numerator
Households reporting the practice
Denominator
Households surveyed
Metadata
Open data
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PNISAN (2026). Proportion of households reporting handwashing with water and soap at the six critical times, WAS-04. National Food Security and Nutrition Information Platform. pnisan.bi/indicateurs/68
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