Cameroon vs Papua New Guinea: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility
Cameroon
36.71
in 2022
Papua New Guinea
29.86
in 2022
Cameroon rank
74th
Papua New Guinea rank
77th
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility over time
- Cameroon
- Papua New Guinea
How they compare
Cameroon currently reports 36.71 against 29.86 in Papua New Guinea, a difference of 6.85.
That makes Cameroon's figure about 1.2 times Papua New Guinea's.
Across all 8 years both countries report, Cameroon has been ahead every year.
Cameroon ranks 74th and Papua New Guinea ranks 77th of 111 countries.
Cameroon has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cameroon | Papua New Guinea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 35.97 | 29.68 | 6.29 | Cameroon |
| 2020s | 36.57 | 29.81 | 6.76 | 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 Papua New Guinea?
- Cameroon, at 36.71 against 29.86 in Papua New Guinea as of 2022.
- What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Cameroon and Papua New Guinea?
- 6.85, with Cameroon ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cameroon and Papua New Guinea?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2022.
- How do Cameroon and Papua New Guinea rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
- Cameroon ranks 74th and Papua New Guinea ranks 77th 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.