China vs Iraq: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility

China
97.21
in 2022
Iraq
97.39
in 2022
China rank
11th
Iraq rank
9th

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

  • China
  • Iraq
020406080100200520132022

How they compare

Iraq currently reports 97.39 against 97.21 in China, a difference of 0.18.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2017 it was China ahead.

China ranks 11th and Iraq ranks 9th of 111 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, China averaged higher in 1 and Iraq in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade China Iraq Difference Ahead
2010s 97.07 96 1.08 China
2020s 97.17 97.39 0.2149 Iraq

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, China or Iraq?
Iraq, at 97.39 against 97.21 in China as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between China and Iraq?
0.18, with Iraq ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for China and Iraq?
6 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2022.
How do China and Iraq rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
China ranks 11th and Iraq ranks 9th 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
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