Comoros vs Sierra Leone: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility

Comoros
15.57
in 2016
Sierra Leone
17.84
in 2022
Comoros rank
100th
Sierra Leone rank
97th

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

  • Comoros
  • Sierra Leone
05101520200420132022

How they compare

Sierra Leone currently reports 17.84 against 15.57 in Comoros, a difference of 2.27.

That makes Sierra Leone's figure about 1.1 times Comoros's.

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

Comoros ranks 100th and Sierra Leone ranks 97th of 111 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Comoros Sierra Leone Difference Ahead
2000s 15.55 11.21 4.34 Comoros
2010s 15.56 13.51 2.06 Comoros

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, Comoros or Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone, at 17.84 against 15.57 in Comoros as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Comoros and Sierra Leone?
2.27, with Sierra Leone ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Comoros and Sierra Leone?
9 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2016.
How do Comoros and Sierra Leone rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
Comoros ranks 100th and Sierra Leone ranks 97th 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