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

Costa Rica
85.96
in 2022
Thailand
85.02
in 2022
Costa Rica rank
33rd
Thailand rank
36th

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

  • Costa Rica
  • Thailand
020406080200520132022

How they compare

Costa Rica currently reports 85.96 against 85.02 in Thailand, a difference of 0.94.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 13 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Thailand ahead.

Costa Rica ranks 33rd and Thailand ranks 36th of 111 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Costa Rica averaged higher in 1 and Thailand in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Costa Rica Thailand Difference Ahead
2010s 84.63 84.82 0.1899 Thailand
2020s 85.94 84.99 0.9434 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 Thailand?
Costa Rica, at 85.96 against 85.02 in Thailand as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Costa Rica and Thailand?
0.94, with Costa Rica ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and Thailand?
13 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2022.
How do Costa Rica and Thailand rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
Costa Rica ranks 33rd and Thailand ranks 36th 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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