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
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.