Afghanistan vs Yemen: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility
Afghanistan
48.21
in 2022
Yemen
48.61
in 2017
Afghanistan rank
65th
Yemen rank
63rd
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility over time
- Afghanistan
- Yemen
How they compare
Yemen currently reports 48.61 against 48.21 in Afghanistan, a difference of 0.4.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Yemen has been ahead every year.
Afghanistan ranks 65th and Yemen ranks 63rd of 111 countries.
Yemen has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Afghanistan | Yemen | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 36.6 | 46.99 | 10.39 | Yemen |
| 2010s | 40.75 | 47.89 | 7.14 | Yemen |
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 Yemen?
- Yemen, at 48.61 against 48.21 in Afghanistan as of 2017.
- What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Afghanistan and Yemen?
- 0.4, with Yemen ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Afghanistan and Yemen?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2017.
- How do Afghanistan and Yemen rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
- Afghanistan ranks 65th and Yemen ranks 63rd 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.