Proportion of primary schools with basic handwashing facilities in Cambodia

Cambodia: Proportion of primary schools with basic handwashing facilities was 86.4% in 2024. β–² Rising

Latest (2024)
86.4%
Change on year
up 1.1%
World rank
87th
of 101 countries
All-time high
98.2%
in 2021
All-time low
48.8%
in 2016
Years of data
5
2016–2024

Proportion of primary schools with basic handwashing facilities in Cambodia, 2016–2024

0204060801002016202020242016: 48.8 %2021: 98.2 %2022: 85.7 %2023: 85.5 %2024: 86.4 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

Cambodia recorded 86.4% for proportion of primary schools with basic handwashing facilities in 2024.

The figure is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 77.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of primary schools with basic handwashing facilities in Cambodia peaked at 98.2% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 48.8%, in 2016.

Cambodia ranks 87th of 101 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 48.8% 48.8% 48.8% 1
2020s 89.0% 85.5% 98.2% 4

Countries ranked near Cambodia

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  3. 86 Mexico 86.8% compare
  4. 88 Micronesia (country) 86.1% compare
  5. 89 Morocco 81.6% compare
  6. 90 Zimbabwe 79.8% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of primary schools with basic handwashing facilities in Cambodia?
Proportion of primary schools with basic handwashing facilities in Cambodia was 86.4% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest proportion of primary schools with basic handwashing facilities recorded in Cambodia?
The highest recorded value was 98.2% in 2021.
What is the lowest proportion of primary schools with basic handwashing facilities recorded in Cambodia?
The lowest recorded value was 48.8% in 2016.
How does Cambodia rank for proportion of primary schools with basic handwashing facilities?
Cambodia ranks 87th out of 101 countries with data for 2024.
Is proportion of primary schools with basic handwashing facilities rising or falling in Cambodia?
Over the last ten years it is up 77.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Cambodia data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Proportion of primary schools with basic handwashing facilities (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Proportion of primary schools with basic handwashing facilities (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
238 places, 2,526 data points, 1999–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release