Fiji vs Sri Lanka: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility

Fiji
86.53
in 2022
Sri Lanka
85.35
in 2022
Fiji rank
31st
Sri Lanka rank
34th

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

  • Fiji
  • Sri Lanka
020406080201720192022

How they compare

Fiji currently reports 86.53 against 85.35 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 1.18.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Fiji has been ahead every year.

Fiji ranks 31st and Sri Lanka ranks 34th of 111 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Fiji Sri Lanka Difference Ahead
2010s 86.31 85.29 1.02 Fiji
2020s 86.47 85.33 1.14 Fiji

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, Fiji or Sri Lanka?
Fiji, at 86.53 against 85.35 in Sri Lanka as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Fiji and Sri Lanka?
1.18, with Fiji ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Fiji and Sri Lanka?
6 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2022.
How do Fiji and Sri Lanka rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
Fiji ranks 31st and Sri Lanka ranks 34th 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