Niger vs Somalia: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility

Niger
24.62
in 2022
Somalia
25.1
in 2022
Niger rank
84th
Somalia rank
83rd

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

  • Niger
  • Somalia
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How they compare

Somalia currently reports 25.1 against 24.62 in Niger, a difference of 0.48.

Across all 10 years both countries report, Somalia has been ahead every year.

Niger ranks 84th and Somalia ranks 83rd of 111 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Niger Somalia Difference Ahead
2010s 19.09 24.65 5.56 Somalia
2020s 24.23 25.02 0.79 Somalia

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, Niger or Somalia?
Somalia, at 25.1 against 24.62 in Niger as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Niger and Somalia?
0.48, with Somalia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Niger and Somalia?
10 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2022.
How do Niger and Somalia rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
Niger ranks 84th and Somalia ranks 83rd 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