Bangladesh vs Laos: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility

Bangladesh
61.73
in 2022
Laos
55.81
in 2021
Bangladesh rank
59th
Laos rank
61st

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

  • Bangladesh
  • Laos
2030405060200520132022

How they compare

Bangladesh currently reports 61.73 against 55.81 in Laos, a difference of 5.92.

That makes Bangladesh's figure about 1.1 times Laos's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Laos ahead.

Bangladesh ranks 59th and Laos ranks 61st of 111 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Bangladesh averaged higher in 1 and Laos in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Bangladesh Laos Difference Ahead
2010s 45.08 54.92 9.84 Laos
2020s 60.03 55.72 4.31 Bangladesh

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, Bangladesh or Laos?
Bangladesh, at 61.73 against 55.81 in Laos as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Bangladesh and Laos?
5.92, with Bangladesh ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Bangladesh and Laos?
9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
How do Bangladesh and Laos rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
Bangladesh ranks 59th and Laos ranks 61st 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
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