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

Costa Rica
85.96
in 2022
Moldova
86.98
in 2016
Costa Rica rank
33rd
Moldova rank
30th

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

  • Costa Rica
  • Moldova
020406080200520132022

How they compare

Moldova currently reports 86.98 against 85.96 in Costa Rica, a difference of 1.02.

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

Costa Rica ranks 33rd and Moldova ranks 30th of 111 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Costa Rica Moldova Difference Ahead
2000s 83.41 87 3.58 Moldova
2010s 84.29 86.98 2.69 Moldova

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 Moldova?
Moldova, at 86.98 against 85.96 in Costa Rica as of 2016.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Costa Rica and Moldova?
1.02, with Moldova ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and Moldova?
9 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2016.
How do Costa Rica and Moldova rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
Costa Rica ranks 33rd and Moldova ranks 30th 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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