Kenya vs Nigeria: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility
Kenya
37.6
in 2022
Nigeria
31.08
in 2022
Kenya rank
73rd
Nigeria rank
75th
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility over time
- Kenya
- Nigeria
How they compare
Kenya currently reports 37.6 against 31.08 in Nigeria, a difference of 6.52.
That makes Kenya's figure about 1.2 times Nigeria's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Kenya has been ahead every year.
Kenya ranks 73rd and Nigeria ranks 75th of 111 countries.
Kenya has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Kenya | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 37.26 | 30.2 | 7.06 | Kenya |
| 2020s | 37.55 | 30.96 | 6.59 | Kenya |
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, Kenya or Nigeria?
- Kenya, at 37.6 against 31.08 in Nigeria as of 2022.
- What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Kenya and Nigeria?
- 6.52, with Kenya ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Kenya and Nigeria?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2022.
- How do Kenya and Nigeria rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
- Kenya ranks 73rd and Nigeria ranks 75th 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.