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

Ethiopia
8.32
in 2022
Sudan
10.76
in 2022
Ethiopia rank
107th
Sudan rank
105th

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

  • Ethiopia
  • Sudan
510152025200820152022

How they compare

Sudan currently reports 10.76 against 8.32 in Ethiopia, a difference of 2.44.

That makes Sudan's figure about 1.3 times Ethiopia's.

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

Ethiopia ranks 107th and Sudan ranks 105th of 111 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Ethiopia Sudan Difference Ahead
2010s 7.79 21.6 13.81 Sudan
2020s 8.25 11.35 3.1 Sudan

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 Sudan?
Sudan, at 10.76 against 8.32 in Ethiopia as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Ethiopia and Sudan?
2.44, with Sudan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and Sudan?
13 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2022.
How do Ethiopia and Sudan rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
Ethiopia ranks 107th and Sudan ranks 105th 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