Ghana vs Kenya: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility

Ghana
41.69
in 2022
Kenya
37.6
in 2022
Ghana rank
71st
Kenya rank
73rd

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

  • Ghana
  • Kenya
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How they compare

Ghana currently reports 41.69 against 37.6 in Kenya, a difference of 4.09.

That makes Ghana's figure about 1.1 times Kenya's.

Across all 12 years both countries report, Ghana has been ahead every year.

Ghana ranks 71st and Kenya ranks 73rd of 111 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Ghana Kenya Difference Ahead
2010s 41.16 37.26 3.9 Ghana
2020s 41.62 37.55 4.07 Ghana

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, Ghana or Kenya?
Ghana, at 41.69 against 37.6 in Kenya as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Ghana and Kenya?
4.09, with Ghana ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Kenya?
12 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2022.
How do Ghana and Kenya rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
Ghana ranks 71st and Kenya ranks 73rd 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
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