Bangladesh vs Nepal: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility
Bangladesh
61.73
in 2022
Nepal
63.54
in 2022
Bangladesh rank
59th
Nepal rank
58th
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility over time
- Bangladesh
- Nepal
How they compare
Nepal currently reports 63.54 against 61.73 in Bangladesh, a difference of 1.81.
Across all 18 years both countries report, Nepal has been ahead every year.
Bangladesh ranks 59th and Nepal ranks 58th of 111 countries.
Nepal has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bangladesh | Nepal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20.41 | 46.58 | 26.16 | Nepal |
| 2010s | 39.94 | 54.57 | 14.64 | Nepal |
| 2020s | 60.59 | 63.05 | 2.46 | Nepal |
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 Nepal?
- Nepal, at 63.54 against 61.73 in Bangladesh as of 2022.
- What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Bangladesh and Nepal?
- 1.81, with Nepal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bangladesh and Nepal?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2022.
- How do Bangladesh and Nepal rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
- Bangladesh ranks 59th and Nepal ranks 58th 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.