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

Cameroon
36.71
in 2022
Uganda
30.9
in 2022
Cameroon rank
74th
Uganda rank
76th

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

  • Cameroon
  • Uganda
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How they compare

Cameroon currently reports 36.71 against 30.9 in Uganda, a difference of 5.81.

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

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

Cameroon ranks 74th and Uganda ranks 76th of 111 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Cameroon Uganda Difference Ahead
2010s 35.97 23.86 12.11 Cameroon
2020s 36.57 29.48 7.09 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 Uganda?
Cameroon, at 36.71 against 30.9 in Uganda as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Cameroon and Uganda?
5.81, with Cameroon ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Cameroon and Uganda?
8 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2022.
How do Cameroon and Uganda rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
Cameroon ranks 74th and Uganda ranks 76th 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