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

Colombia
70.15
in 2022
Suriname
72.12
in 2022
Colombia rank
55th
Suriname rank
53rd

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

  • Colombia
  • Suriname
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How they compare

Suriname currently reports 72.12 against 70.15 in Colombia, a difference of 1.97.

Across all 9 years both countries report, Suriname has been ahead every year.

Colombia ranks 55th and Suriname ranks 53rd of 111 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Colombia Suriname Difference Ahead
2010s 69.35 72.1 2.75 Suriname
2020s 70.01 72.11 2.1 Suriname

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 Suriname?
Suriname, at 72.12 against 70.15 in Colombia as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Colombia and Suriname?
1.97, with Suriname ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Suriname?
9 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2022.
How do Colombia and Suriname rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
Colombia ranks 55th and Suriname ranks 53rd 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