Jamaica vs Sao Tome and Principe: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility
Jamaica
66.65
in 2015
Sao Tome and Principe
58.06
in 2022
Jamaica rank
57th
Sao Tome and Principe rank
60th
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility over time
- Jamaica
- Sao Tome and Principe
How they compare
Jamaica currently reports 66.65 against 58.06 in Sao Tome and Principe, a difference of 8.59.
That makes Jamaica's figure about 1.1 times Sao Tome and Principe's.
Across all 8 years both countries report, Jamaica has been ahead every year.
Jamaica ranks 57th and Sao Tome and Principe ranks 60th of 111 countries.
Jamaica has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Jamaica | Sao Tome and Principe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 66.56 | 38.56 | 28.01 | Jamaica |
| 2010s | 66.61 | 39.97 | 26.64 | 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 Sao Tome and Principe?
- Jamaica, at 66.65 against 58.06 in Sao Tome and Principe as of 2015.
- What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Jamaica and Sao Tome and Principe?
- 8.59, with Jamaica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Jamaica and Sao Tome and Principe?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2015.
- How do Jamaica and Sao Tome and Principe rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
- Jamaica ranks 57th and Sao Tome and Principe ranks 60th 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.