Namibia vs South Africa: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility

Namibia
44.6
in 2017
South Africa
44.37
in 2020
Namibia rank
67th
South Africa rank
68th

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

  • Namibia
  • South Africa
010203040200920142020

How they compare

Namibia currently reports 44.6 against 44.37 in South Africa, a difference of 0.23.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2012 it was South Africa ahead.

Namibia ranks 67th and South Africa ranks 68th of 111 countries.

Namibia has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility, Namibia or South Africa?
Namibia, at 44.6 against 44.37 in South Africa as of 2017.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Namibia and South Africa?
0.23, with Namibia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Namibia and South Africa?
6 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2017.
How do Namibia and South Africa rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
Namibia ranks 67th 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.

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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