Afghanistan vs Namibia: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility

Afghanistan
48.21
in 2022
Namibia
44.6
in 2017
Afghanistan rank
65th
Namibia rank
67th

6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility over time

  • Afghanistan
  • Namibia
01020304050200520132022

How they compare

Afghanistan currently reports 48.21 against 44.6 in Namibia, a difference of 3.61.

That makes Afghanistan's figure about 1.1 times Namibia's.

Across all 9 years both countries report, Namibia has been ahead every year.

Afghanistan ranks 65th and Namibia ranks 67th of 111 countries.

Namibia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Afghanistan Namibia Difference Ahead
2000s 36.6 41.66 5.06 Namibia
2010s 40.75 43.31 2.56 Namibia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility, Afghanistan or Namibia?
Afghanistan, at 48.21 against 44.6 in Namibia as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Afghanistan and Namibia?
3.61, with Afghanistan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Afghanistan and Namibia?
9 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2017.
How do Afghanistan and Namibia rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
Afghanistan ranks 65th and Namibia ranks 67th of 111 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility with soap and water available on premises (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility with soap and water available on premises (%)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
111 places, 1,491 data points, 2000–2022
Last refreshed