Honduras: housing

How many Honduran homes have electricity and water?

95.5% of people in Honduras had access to electricity in 2024, according to the World Bank, and 95.7% used at least a basic drinking water service, according to WHO and UNICEF data published by the World Bank.

A basic water service means an improved source within a 30-minute round trip; it does not mean piped water in the home, or water that is available all day. Access is lower in rural areas. The INE's household survey also records housing conditions, such as building materials and services.

Official sources: World Bank: access to electricity, Honduras · World Bank: basic drinking water services, Honduras

How many people in Honduras live in cities?

The latest figure from the UN Population Division, for 2025, is 59.3%. No year since 2005 has been higher. It is 23rd highest of 33 in Latin America & Caribbean, where the median is 66.2%. World rank, highest first: 112th of 193.

What share of Honduras' city dwellers live in slums?

In 2018, the share of city dwellers living in slums in Honduras was 31.5%, according to UN-Habitat. That is the lowest since at least 2006. Latin America & Caribbean median: 14.7%; Honduras is 4th highest of 20. Worldwide: 63rd of 161.

How many people in Honduras have electricity?

The World Bank puts the share of people with access to electricity in Honduras at 95.5% in 2024. Its high point since 2005 was 2023, at 95.6%; its low point was 2005, at 68.9%. Across Latin America & Caribbean the middle value was 99.5%, and Honduras placed 29th highest of 33. World rank, highest first: 131st of 193.

How many people in Honduras have clean water?

The latest figure from WHO and UNICEF, for 2024, is 65.5%. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. It is 8th highest of 14 in Latin America & Caribbean, where the median is 66.3%. Worldwide: 80th of 134.

How many people in Honduras cook with wood or charcoal?

The latest figure from the WHO, for 2024, is 57.0%. No year since 2005 has been higher. Latin America & Caribbean median: 95.0%; Honduras is 31st highest of 33. World rank, highest first: 132nd of 192.