Lesotho vs Liberia: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility

Lesotho
5.57
in 2022
Liberia
3.44
in 2022
Lesotho rank
110th
Liberia rank
111th

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

  • Lesotho
  • Liberia
0246200720142022

How they compare

Lesotho currently reports 5.57 against 3.44 in Liberia, a difference of 2.13.

That makes Lesotho's figure about 1.6 times Liberia's.

Across all 15 years both countries report, Lesotho has been ahead every year.

Lesotho ranks 110th and Liberia ranks 111th of 111 countries.

Lesotho has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Lesotho Liberia Difference Ahead
2000s 5.17 0 5.17 Lesotho
2010s 5.35 1.34 4.01 Lesotho
2020s 5.54 3.17 2.37 Lesotho

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, Lesotho or Liberia?
Lesotho, at 5.57 against 3.44 in Liberia as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Lesotho and Liberia?
2.13, with Lesotho ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Lesotho and Liberia?
15 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2022.
How do Lesotho and Liberia rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
Lesotho ranks 110th and Liberia ranks 111th 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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