Colombia vs Nepal: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility

Colombia
70.15
in 2022
Nepal
63.54
in 2022
Colombia rank
55th
Nepal rank
58th

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

  • Colombia
  • Nepal
020406080200520132022

How they compare

Colombia currently reports 70.15 against 63.54 in Nepal, a difference of 6.61.

That makes Colombia's figure about 1.1 times Nepal's.

Across all 12 years both countries report, Colombia has been ahead every year.

Colombia ranks 55th and Nepal ranks 58th of 111 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Colombia Nepal Difference Ahead
2010s 69.11 55.28 13.83 Colombia
2020s 70.01 63.05 6.96 Colombia

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, Colombia or Nepal?
Colombia, at 70.15 against 63.54 in Nepal as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Colombia and Nepal?
6.61, with Colombia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Nepal?
12 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2022.
How do Colombia and Nepal rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
Colombia ranks 55th and Nepal ranks 58th 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