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

Lesotho
5.57
in 2022
South Sudan
5.6
in 2022
Lesotho rank
110th
South Sudan rank
109th

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

  • Lesotho
  • South Sudan
0246200820152022

How they compare

South Sudan currently reports 5.6 against 5.57 in Lesotho, a difference of 0.03.

Across all 8 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.

Lesotho ranks 110th and South Sudan ranks 109th of 111 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Lesotho South Sudan Difference Ahead
2010s 5.42 5.6 0.1769 South Sudan
2020s 5.54 5.6 0.0591 South Sudan

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 South Sudan?
South Sudan, at 5.6 against 5.57 in Lesotho as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Lesotho and South Sudan?
0.03, with South Sudan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Lesotho and South Sudan?
8 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2022.
How do Lesotho and South Sudan rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
Lesotho ranks 110th and South Sudan ranks 109th 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