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

Gambia
12.94
in 2022
Sudan
10.76
in 2022
Gambia rank
102nd
Sudan rank
105th

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

  • Gambia
  • Sudan
0102030200820152022

How they compare

Gambia currently reports 12.94 against 10.76 in Sudan, a difference of 2.18.

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

The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Sudan ahead.

Gambia ranks 102nd and Sudan ranks 105th of 111 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Gambia averaged higher in 1 and Sudan in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Gambia Sudan Difference Ahead
2010s 12.87 20.38 7.51 Sudan
2020s 12.93 11.35 1.59 Gambia

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 Sudan?
Gambia, at 12.94 against 10.76 in Sudan as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Gambia and Sudan?
2.18, with Gambia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Gambia and Sudan?
11 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2022.
How do Gambia and Sudan rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
Gambia ranks 102nd 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