Barbados vs Saint Lucia: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility

Barbados
88.47
in 2016
Saint Lucia
87.33
in 2016
Barbados rank
27th
Saint Lucia rank
28th

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

  • Barbados
  • Saint Lucia
020406080200820122016

How they compare

Barbados currently reports 88.47 against 87.33 in Saint Lucia, a difference of 1.14.

Across all 9 years both countries report, Barbados has been ahead every year.

Barbados ranks 27th and Saint Lucia ranks 28th of 111 countries.

Barbados has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Barbados Saint Lucia Difference Ahead
2000s 88.47 87.34 1.13 Barbados
2010s 88.47 87.33 1.14 Barbados

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, Barbados or Saint Lucia?
Barbados, at 88.47 against 87.33 in Saint Lucia as of 2016.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Barbados and Saint Lucia?
1.14, with Barbados ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Barbados and Saint Lucia?
9 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2016.
How do Barbados and Saint Lucia rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
Barbados ranks 27th and Saint Lucia ranks 28th 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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