Ghana vs South Africa: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility
Ghana
41.69
in 2022
South Africa
44.37
in 2020
Ghana rank
71st
South Africa rank
68th
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility over time
- Ghana
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 44.37 against 41.69 in Ghana, a difference of 2.68.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Ghana's.
Across all 9 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Ghana ranks 71st and South Africa ranks 68th of 111 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 41.2 | 43.8 | 2.6 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 41.54 | 44.37 | 2.83 | South Africa |
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 South Africa?
- South Africa, at 44.37 against 41.69 in Ghana as of 2020.
- What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Ghana and South Africa?
- 2.68, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and South Africa?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2020.
- How do Ghana and South Africa rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
- Ghana ranks 71st and South Africa ranks 68th 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.