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
01020304050200520132022

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.

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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