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

Benin
12.13
in 2022
Gambia
12.94
in 2022
Benin rank
104th
Gambia rank
102nd

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

  • Benin
  • Gambia
2.557.51012.5200020112022

How they compare

Gambia currently reports 12.94 against 12.13 in Benin, a difference of 0.81.

That makes Gambia's figure about 1.1 times Benin's.

Across all 11 years both countries report, Gambia has been ahead every year.

Benin ranks 104th and Gambia ranks 102nd of 111 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Benin Gambia Difference Ahead
2010s 9.51 12.87 3.37 Gambia
2020s 12.08 12.93 0.8506 Gambia

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 Gambia?
Gambia, at 12.94 against 12.13 in Benin as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Benin and Gambia?
0.81, with Gambia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Gambia?
11 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2022.
How do Benin and Gambia rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
Benin ranks 104th and Gambia ranks 102nd 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