The popularity of bidets varies by country, with some countries having high adoption rates and others still in the thriving stage:
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Italy: New homes in Italy are required to have bidets, and more than three-quarters of bathrooms have one.
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Japan: Bidet-integrated toilets, also known as Washlets, are very popular in Japan, with about 80% of homes having them.
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South America: Bidets are common in wealthy homes in South American countries such as Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
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Middle East: Bidets are common in the Arab world and are more common in wealthy Middle Eastern homes.
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Southeastern Europe: Bidets are common in Southeastern European countries such as Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Romania, Greece, and Turkey.
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United States: Bidets are becoming increasingly popular in the United States, but only 12% of the population can use one regularly.
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United Kingdom: In the United Kingdom, the use of bidets is becoming increasingly popular.