Benin vs Ethiopia: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility

Benin
12.13
in 2022
Ethiopia
8.32
in 2022
Benin rank
104th
Ethiopia rank
107th

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

  • Benin
  • Ethiopia
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How they compare

Benin currently reports 12.13 against 8.32 in Ethiopia, a difference of 3.81.

That makes Benin's figure about 1.5 times Ethiopia's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 13 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Ethiopia ahead.

Benin ranks 104th and Ethiopia ranks 107th of 111 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Benin Ethiopia Difference Ahead
2010s 8.95 7.79 1.16 Benin
2020s 12.08 8.25 3.83 Benin

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, Benin or Ethiopia?
Benin, at 12.13 against 8.32 in Ethiopia as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Benin and Ethiopia?
3.81, with Benin ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Ethiopia?
13 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2022.
How do Benin and Ethiopia rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
Benin ranks 104th and Ethiopia ranks 107th 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