Nigeria vs Papua New Guinea: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility

Nigeria
31.08
in 2022
Papua New Guinea
29.86
in 2022
Nigeria rank
75th
Papua New Guinea rank
77th

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

  • Nigeria
  • Papua New Guinea
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How they compare

Nigeria currently reports 31.08 against 29.86 in Papua New Guinea, a difference of 1.22.

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

Nigeria ranks 75th and Papua New Guinea ranks 77th of 111 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Nigeria Papua New Guinea Difference Ahead
2010s 30.4 29.67 0.7282 Nigeria
2020s 30.96 29.81 1.15 Nigeria

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, Nigeria or Papua New Guinea?
Nigeria, at 31.08 against 29.86 in Papua New Guinea as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Nigeria and Papua New Guinea?
1.22, with Nigeria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and Papua New Guinea?
9 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2022.
How do Nigeria and Papua New Guinea rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
Nigeria ranks 75th and Papua New Guinea ranks 77th 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