Cameroon vs Nigeria: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility

Cameroon
36.71
in 2022
Nigeria
31.08
in 2022
Cameroon rank
74th
Nigeria rank
75th

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

  • Cameroon
  • Nigeria
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How they compare

Cameroon currently reports 36.71 against 31.08 in Nigeria, a difference of 5.63.

That makes Cameroon's figure about 1.2 times Nigeria's.

Across all 8 years both countries report, Cameroon has been ahead every year.

Cameroon ranks 74th and Nigeria ranks 75th of 111 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Cameroon Nigeria Difference Ahead
2010s 35.97 30.46 5.51 Cameroon
2020s 36.57 30.96 5.61 Cameroon

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, Cameroon or Nigeria?
Cameroon, at 36.71 against 31.08 in Nigeria as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Cameroon and Nigeria?
5.63, with Cameroon ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Cameroon and Nigeria?
8 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2022.
How do Cameroon and Nigeria rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
Cameroon ranks 74th and Nigeria ranks 75th 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