Mauritania vs South Africa: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility
Mauritania
41.75
in 2022
South Africa
44.37
in 2020
Mauritania rank
70th
South Africa rank
68th
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility over time
- Mauritania
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 44.37 against 41.75 in Mauritania, a difference of 2.62.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Mauritania's.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Mauritania has been ahead every year.
Mauritania ranks 70th and South Africa ranks 68th of 111 countries.
Mauritania has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mauritania | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 50.79 | 43.8 | 6.99 | Mauritania |
| 2020s | 44.51 | 44.37 | 0.1408 | Mauritania |
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, Mauritania or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 44.37 against 41.75 in Mauritania as of 2020.
- What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Mauritania and South Africa?
- 2.62, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mauritania and South Africa?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2020.
- How do Mauritania and South Africa rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
- Mauritania ranks 70th and South Africa ranks 68th 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.