Democratic Republic of Congo vs Guinea: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility

Democratic Republic of Congo
19.35
in 2022
Guinea
20.64
in 2022
Democratic Republic of Congo rank
94th
Guinea rank
92nd

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

  • Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Guinea
05101520201420182022

How they compare

Guinea currently reports 20.64 against 19.35 in Democratic Republic of Congo, a difference of 1.29.

That makes Guinea's figure about 1.1 times Democratic Republic of Congo's.

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

Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 94th and Guinea ranks 92nd of 111 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Democratic Republic of Congo Guinea Difference Ahead
2010s 18.87 20.23 1.36 Guinea
2020s 19.26 20.56 1.29 Guinea

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, Democratic Republic of Congo or Guinea?
Guinea, at 20.64 against 19.35 in Democratic Republic of Congo as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Democratic Republic of Congo and Guinea?
1.29, with Guinea ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Democratic Republic of Congo and Guinea?
9 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2022.
How do Democratic Republic of Congo and Guinea rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 94th and Guinea ranks 92nd 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