Algeria vs Syria: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility

Algeria
84.8
in 2022
Syria
84.42
in 2022
Algeria rank
38th
Syria rank
40th

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

  • Algeria
  • Syria
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How they compare

Algeria currently reports 84.8 against 84.42 in Syria, a difference of 0.38.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Syria ahead.

Algeria ranks 38th and Syria ranks 40th of 111 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Algeria averaged higher in 1 and Syria in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Algeria Syria Difference Ahead
2010s 84.04 84.17 0.1355 Syria
2020s 84.72 84.37 0.3505 Algeria

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, Algeria or Syria?
Algeria, at 84.8 against 84.42 in Syria as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Algeria and Syria?
0.38, with Algeria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Algeria and Syria?
11 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2022.
How do Algeria and Syria rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
Algeria ranks 38th and Syria ranks 40th 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