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

Ghana
41.69
in 2022
Zimbabwe
42.46
in 2022
Ghana rank
71st
Zimbabwe rank
69th

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

  • Ghana
  • Zimbabwe
010203040200920152022

How they compare

Zimbabwe currently reports 42.46 against 41.69 in Ghana, a difference of 0.77.

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

Ghana ranks 71st and Zimbabwe ranks 69th of 111 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Ghana Zimbabwe Difference Ahead
2010s 41.16 42.47 1.31 Zimbabwe
2020s 41.62 42.44 0.8242 Zimbabwe

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 Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe, at 42.46 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 Zimbabwe?
0.77, with Zimbabwe ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Zimbabwe?
12 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2022.
How do Ghana and Zimbabwe rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
Ghana ranks 71st and Zimbabwe ranks 69th 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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