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

China
97.21
in 2022
Maldives
95.84
in 2021
China rank
11th
Maldives rank
12th

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

  • China
  • Maldives
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How they compare

China currently reports 97.21 against 95.84 in Maldives, a difference of 1.37.

Across all 5 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.

China ranks 11th and Maldives ranks 12th of 111 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade China Maldives Difference Ahead
2010s 97.07 95.81 1.26 China
2020s 97.16 95.83 1.32 China

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 Maldives?
China, at 97.21 against 95.84 in Maldives as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between China and Maldives?
1.37, with China ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for China and Maldives?
5 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2021.
How do China and Maldives rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
China ranks 11th and Maldives ranks 12th 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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