Ghana vs Mauritania: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility
Ghana
41.69
in 2022
Mauritania
41.75
in 2022
Ghana rank
71st
Mauritania rank
70th
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility over time
- Ghana
- Mauritania
How they compare
Mauritania currently reports 41.75 against 41.69 in Ghana, a difference of 0.06.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Mauritania has been ahead every year.
Ghana ranks 71st and Mauritania ranks 70th of 111 countries.
Mauritania has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | Mauritania | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 41.16 | 51.17 | 10.01 | Mauritania |
| 2020s | 41.62 | 43.13 | 1.51 | Mauritania |
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 Mauritania?
- Mauritania, at 41.75 against 41.69 in Ghana as of 2022.
- What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Ghana and Mauritania?
- 0.06, with Mauritania ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Mauritania?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2022.
- How do Ghana and Mauritania rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
- Ghana ranks 71st and Mauritania ranks 70th 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.