Gambia vs Malawi: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility

Gambia
12.94
in 2022
Malawi
15.31
in 2022
Gambia rank
102nd
Malawi rank
101st

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

  • Gambia
  • Malawi
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How they compare

Malawi currently reports 15.31 against 12.94 in Gambia, a difference of 2.37.

That makes Malawi's figure about 1.2 times Gambia's.

Across all 11 years both countries report, Malawi has been ahead every year.

Gambia ranks 102nd and Malawi ranks 101st of 111 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Gambia Malawi Difference Ahead
2010s 12.87 15.3 2.43 Malawi
2020s 12.93 15.3 2.37 Malawi

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, Gambia or Malawi?
Malawi, at 15.31 against 12.94 in Gambia as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Gambia and Malawi?
2.37, with Malawi ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Gambia and Malawi?
11 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2022.
How do Gambia and Malawi rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
Gambia ranks 102nd and Malawi ranks 101st 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