Malawi vs Mozambique: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility

Malawi
15.31
in 2022
Mozambique
12.23
in 2015
Malawi rank
101st
Mozambique rank
103rd

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

  • Malawi
  • Mozambique
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How they compare

Malawi currently reports 15.31 against 12.23 in Mozambique, a difference of 3.08.

That makes Malawi's figure about 1.3 times Mozambique's.

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

Malawi ranks 101st and Mozambique ranks 103rd of 111 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Malawi Mozambique Difference Ahead
2000s 15.36 11.75 3.62 Malawi
2010s 15.31 12.05 3.26 Malawi

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, Malawi or Mozambique?
Malawi, at 15.31 against 12.23 in Mozambique as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Malawi and Mozambique?
3.08, with Malawi ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malawi and Mozambique?
9 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2015.
How do Malawi and Mozambique rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
Malawi ranks 101st and Mozambique ranks 103rd 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