Guinea-Bissau vs Zambia: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility

Guinea-Bissau
19.69
in 2022
Zambia
18.15
in 2022
Guinea-Bissau rank
93rd
Zambia rank
96th

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

  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Zambia
05101520200420132022

How they compare

Guinea-Bissau currently reports 19.69 against 18.15 in Zambia, a difference of 1.54.

That makes Guinea-Bissau's figure about 1.1 times Zambia's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 15 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Zambia ahead.

Guinea-Bissau ranks 93rd and Zambia ranks 96th of 111 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Guinea-Bissau averaged higher in 1 and Zambia in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Guinea-Bissau Zambia Difference Ahead
2000s 1.08 16.76 15.68 Zambia
2010s 9.75 17.36 7.61 Zambia
2020s 19.15 18.04 1.11 Guinea-Bissau

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, Guinea-Bissau or Zambia?
Guinea-Bissau, at 19.69 against 18.15 in Zambia as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Guinea-Bissau and Zambia?
1.54, with Guinea-Bissau ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Guinea-Bissau and Zambia?
15 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2022.
How do Guinea-Bissau and Zambia rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
Guinea-Bissau ranks 93rd and Zambia ranks 96th 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