Myanmar vs Samoa: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility

Myanmar
74.59
in 2022
Samoa
71.96
in 2022
Myanmar rank
51st
Samoa rank
54th

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

  • Myanmar
  • Samoa
020406080201020162022

How they compare

Myanmar currently reports 74.59 against 71.96 in Samoa, a difference of 2.63.

Across all 7 years both countries report, Myanmar has been ahead every year.

Myanmar ranks 51st and Samoa ranks 54th of 111 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Myanmar Samoa Difference Ahead
2010s 74.42 72.07 2.35 Myanmar
2020s 74.55 71.98 2.56 Myanmar

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, Myanmar or Samoa?
Myanmar, at 74.59 against 71.96 in Samoa as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Myanmar and Samoa?
2.63, with Myanmar ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Myanmar and Samoa?
7 years are reported by both, from 2016 to 2022.
How do Myanmar and Samoa rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
Myanmar ranks 51st and Samoa ranks 54th 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