Afghanistan vs South Africa: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility
Afghanistan
48.21
in 2022
South Africa
44.37
in 2020
Afghanistan rank
65th
South Africa rank
68th
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility over time
- Afghanistan
- South Africa
How they compare
Afghanistan currently reports 48.21 against 44.37 in South Africa, a difference of 3.84.
That makes Afghanistan's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2012 it was South Africa ahead.
Afghanistan ranks 65th and South Africa ranks 68th of 111 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Afghanistan averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Afghanistan | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 42.55 | 43.8 | 1.25 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 46.51 | 44.37 | 2.14 | Afghanistan |
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 South Africa?
- Afghanistan, at 48.21 against 44.37 in South Africa as of 2022.
- What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Afghanistan and South Africa?
- 3.84, with Afghanistan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Afghanistan and South Africa?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2020.
- How do Afghanistan and South Africa rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
- Afghanistan ranks 65th and South Africa ranks 68th 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.