Jamaica vs Nepal: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility

Jamaica
66.65
in 2015
Nepal
63.54
in 2022
Jamaica rank
57th
Nepal rank
58th

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

  • Jamaica
  • Nepal
0204060200520132022

How they compare

Jamaica currently reports 66.65 against 63.54 in Nepal, a difference of 3.11.

Across all 9 years both countries report, Jamaica has been ahead every year.

Jamaica ranks 57th and Nepal ranks 58th of 111 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Jamaica Nepal Difference Ahead
2000s 66.56 46.69 19.87 Jamaica
2010s 66.61 51.79 14.83 Jamaica

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, Jamaica or Nepal?
Jamaica, at 66.65 against 63.54 in Nepal as of 2015.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Jamaica and Nepal?
3.11, with Jamaica ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Jamaica and Nepal?
9 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2015.
How do Jamaica and Nepal rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
Jamaica ranks 57th and Nepal ranks 58th 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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