Ethiopia vs Lesotho: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility

Ethiopia
8.32
in 2022
Lesotho
5.57
in 2022
Ethiopia rank
107th
Lesotho rank
110th

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

  • Ethiopia
  • Lesotho
02468200820152022

How they compare

Ethiopia currently reports 8.32 against 5.57 in Lesotho, a difference of 2.75.

That makes Ethiopia's figure about 1.5 times Lesotho's.

Across all 13 years both countries report, Ethiopia has been ahead every year.

Ethiopia ranks 107th and Lesotho ranks 110th of 111 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Ethiopia Lesotho Difference Ahead
2010s 7.79 5.35 2.44 Ethiopia
2020s 8.25 5.54 2.71 Ethiopia

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, Ethiopia or Lesotho?
Ethiopia, at 8.32 against 5.57 in Lesotho as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Ethiopia and Lesotho?
2.75, with Ethiopia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and Lesotho?
13 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2022.
How do Ethiopia and Lesotho rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
Ethiopia ranks 107th and Lesotho ranks 110th 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