Bangladesh vs Sao Tome and Principe: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility

Bangladesh
61.73
in 2022
Sao Tome and Principe
58.06
in 2022
Bangladesh rank
59th
Sao Tome and Principe rank
60th

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

  • Bangladesh
  • Sao Tome and Principe
2030405060200520132022

How they compare

Bangladesh currently reports 61.73 against 58.06 in Sao Tome and Principe, a difference of 3.67.

That makes Bangladesh's figure about 1.1 times Sao Tome and Principe's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 15 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Sao Tome and Principe ahead.

Bangladesh ranks 59th and Sao Tome and Principe ranks 60th of 111 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Bangladesh averaged higher in 1 and Sao Tome and Principe in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Bangladesh Sao Tome and Principe Difference Ahead
2000s 20.76 38.56 17.8 Sao Tome and Principe
2010s 39.94 43.79 3.85 Sao Tome and Principe
2020s 60.59 57.14 3.45 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 Sao Tome and Principe?
Bangladesh, at 61.73 against 58.06 in Sao Tome and Principe as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Bangladesh and Sao Tome and Principe?
3.67, with Bangladesh ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Bangladesh and Sao Tome and Principe?
15 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2022.
How do Bangladesh and Sao Tome and Principe rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
Bangladesh ranks 59th and Sao Tome and Principe ranks 60th 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