Costa Rica vs Marshall Islands: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility

Costa Rica
85.96
in 2022
Marshall Islands
85.09
in 2021
Costa Rica rank
33rd
Marshall Islands rank
35th

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

  • Costa Rica
  • Marshall Islands
020406080200520132022

How they compare

Costa Rica currently reports 85.96 against 85.09 in Marshall Islands, a difference of 0.87.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Marshall Islands ahead.

Costa Rica ranks 33rd and Marshall Islands ranks 35th of 111 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Costa Rica Marshall Islands Difference Ahead
2010s 84.97 84.97 0.0019 Costa Rica
2020s 85.93 85.08 0.8466 Costa Rica

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, Costa Rica or Marshall Islands?
Costa Rica, at 85.96 against 85.09 in Marshall Islands as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Costa Rica and Marshall Islands?
0.87, with Costa Rica ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and Marshall Islands?
9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
How do Costa Rica and Marshall Islands rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
Costa Rica ranks 33rd and Marshall Islands ranks 35th 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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